Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Donkey Town events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Donkey Town: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Summer garden parties
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Donkey Town events
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Paella party catering in Donkey Town, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and family get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and vegetable paella.
Near Donkey Town, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Places near Donkey Town
More for events in Donkey Town
Why choose paella party catering in Donkey Town?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
After a christening at a church like Holy Trinity, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Party venues around Donkey Town
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the GU24 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Bagshot station is about 2.3 miles away. Parks such as Brentmoor Heath normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
For paella party catering in GU24, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Donkey Town for paella party catering include Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Donkey Town until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Donkey Town hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Donkey Town
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
Children love watching the paella cook.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Common questions in Donkey Town
What’s the nearest station to Donkey Town for guests?
The closest is Bagshot station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is Donkey Town close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does paella party catering cost in Donkey Town?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you cater in Donkey Town?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Donkey Town and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
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.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
- 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