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Paella party catering in Cobham, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cobham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Cobham
Occasions we cook for in Cobham
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Thinking of a party in West End Common? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
Paella party catering in Cobham, made fresh on the day
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is neighbourhood celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Around Cobham, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Party venues around Cobham
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the KT11 area, we can cook for your guests. Cobham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Cobham to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Historic houses near Cobham include The Homewood (1.2 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (2.9 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Andrew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cobham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in KT11, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Cobham, we also cover Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cobham include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Nearby schools include Cobham Free School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Running Mare pub (0.6 miles south)
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it’s light in Cobham until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Cobham
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
FAQs for Cobham
Can you cook in West End Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Cobham for guests?
Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, about 1.1 miles south of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cover Cobham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cobham and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Cobham hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Cobham
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Cobham
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- 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