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Paella party catering in East Shalford, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in East Shalford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Baby celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
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Paella party catering for your party in East Shalford
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, with tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
Country parties near East Shalford suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Why choose paella party catering in East Shalford?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in East Shalford book us for events such as:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a party in Shalford Mill? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in East Shalford
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in East Shalford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Is live paella right for your party?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
Also in East Shalford
FAQs for East Shalford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Thomas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is East Shalford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you come to East Shalford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in East Shalford and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables are available.
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in East Shalford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in East Shalford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Party venues around East Shalford
East Shalford is about 2 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU4 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. East Shalford is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-west. Historic houses near East Shalford include Chilworth Manor (0.9 miles east) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of East Shalford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of GU4. Other places close to East Shalford for paella party catering include Shalford (1 mile south-west), Chilworth (1 mile east), Broadford (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile west) and Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (1.3 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around East Shalford includes St Martha's Hill and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.5 miles south) and Guildford High School (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Victoria pub (0.7 miles west)
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
- 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