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Paella party catering in Church Town, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Church Town.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
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Paella party catering in Church Town, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include big family gatherings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella.
Country parties near Church Town suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Towns and villages near Church Town
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Parties in Church Town: gardens, venues and local tips
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For a party in Church Town, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Church Town is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Bay Pond? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area. From Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Church Town, we also cover Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Church Town include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (less than half a mile west)
FAQs for Church Town
How far is Church Town from London?
About 17 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Bay Pond?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is my garden big enough?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a photo and we’ll check.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in Church Town
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Church Town book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Family reunions
- Leaving dos and retirements
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Godstone station, about 2 miles south.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- We cover Church Town and the whole of Surrey
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Church Town is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff