Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Dawesgreen events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Dawesgreen and across Surrey.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Dawesgreen events
About our paella party catering in Dawesgreen
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and garden get-togethers, with tapas, mixed paella and churros.
A country party near Dawesgreen is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Count adults and children separately
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
FAQs for Dawesgreen
Which station should guests use for Dawesgreen?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Why choose live paella in Dawesgreen?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Dawesgreen hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Dawesgreen, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Who books paella party catering in Dawesgreen?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- The length of service
- The number of people
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Also near Dawesgreen
Also in Dawesgreen
Party venues around Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Dawesgreen, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Dawesgreen is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Dawesgreen to Guildford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Dawesgreen, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH2, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater parties in Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile west)
- 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