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Paella Party Catering in East Horsley
Planning paella party catering in East Horsley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering for East Horsley events
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in East Horsley
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Paella party catering in East Horsley, made fresh on the day
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and retirement and leaving parties.
Around East Horsley, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Common questions in East Horsley
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to East Horsley for guests?
Horsley station, in East Horsley itself.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including East Horsley.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Parties in East Horsley: gardens, venues and local tips
East Horsley is about 5 miles west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. For paella party catering in East Horsley, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. East Horsley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from East Horsley to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, East Horsley has its own station, Horsley station. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Martin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of East Horsley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in KT24 and KT11, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Glendene Avenue, Cobham Way and High Park Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in West Horsley (1 mile west), Effingham (1 mile east), Ockham (2 miles north-west), East Clandon (3 miles south-west) and Ripley (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near East Horsley include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near East Horsley include Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south)
For event organisers in East Horsley
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Why choose paella party catering in East Horsley?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer party in East Horsley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or KT24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
How we price paella party catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- The number of people
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
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, send us your details through our quote form.
Also near East Horsley
What else we do in East Horsley
- 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