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Paella party catering in Cuddington, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Cuddington. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Cuddington
Paella party catering in Cuddington, cooked live
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s family get-togethers and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Country parties near Cuddington suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Questions from Cuddington
What’s the nearest station to Cuddington for guests?
Cheam station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
Is Cuddington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you come to Cuddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cuddington. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Why choose paella party catering in Cuddington?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
Parks such as Nonsuch Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- What happens if it rains
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Sunset in Cuddington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Cuddington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Also near Cuddington
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Party venues around Cuddington
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. Parties in Cuddington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Cuddington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Cheam station, about 0.7 miles east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Dunstan, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Cuddington is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the KT17, SM3 and SM2 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close or the roads around them. For parties just outside Cuddington, we cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Belmont Pastures.
- Local schools include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
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