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Paella Party Catering for Egham Wick events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Egham Wick. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering for Egham Wick events
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Paella party catering for your party in Egham Wick
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Egham Wick suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why choose paella party catering in Egham Wick?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Egham Wick and Surrey:
- Summer garden parties
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and christenings
After a christening at a church like Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Egham Wick
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Questions from Egham Wick
We’re having a ceremony at Church of Saint Simon and Saint Jude: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Egham Wick for guests?
Virginia Water station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we will check.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What affects the price in Egham Wick
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Egham Wick, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Party venues around Egham Wick
Egham Wick is about 2 miles west of Egham, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Egham Wick. Egham Wick is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Egham Wick to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Riverside Walk? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
We cater parties across the TW20 postcode area. Whether your party is on Wick Lane and Wick Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Egham Wick, we also cover Englefield Green (1 mile north-east), Bishopsgate (1 mile north), Wentworth (2 miles south), Stroude (2 miles south-east) and Virginia Water (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles east) and Windsor Castle (4.3 miles north). Open spaces near Egham Wick include Gracious Pond and St Ann's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Egham Wick
More for events in Egham Wick
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Egham Wick, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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