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Paella Party Catering in East Clandon
Looking for paella party catering in East Clandon? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in East Clandon
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
About our paella party catering in East Clandon
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Whether it is baby celebrations and summer garden parties, we can cook seafood paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella and more.
Near East Clandon, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
East Clandon parties: what to know
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in East Clandon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around East Clandon. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, Clandon station is about 1.1 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (0.5 miles north-east) and Clandon Park (1.1 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. East Clandon is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near East Clandon include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Clandon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near East Clandon
Other catering in East Clandon
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in East Clandon until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in East Clandon
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for East Clandon
Is East Clandon close to London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Thomas of Canterbury: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Usually. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
- 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