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Paella Party Catering in Epsom Downs
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Epsom Downs and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Book paella party catering in Epsom Downs
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
We are set up before guests arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
Paella party catering in Epsom Downs, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas and more.
Country parties near Epsom Downs suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Epsom Downs? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, it’s light in Epsom Downs until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Epsom Downs, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Epsom Downs questions
Can you cook in Priest Hill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Epsom Downs?
Epsom Downs has its own station: Epsom Downs station.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Events we cater in Epsom Downs
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Epsom Downs, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Priest Hill usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. 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
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Surrey, including Epsom Downs
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning paella party catering in Epsom Downs? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Where we can cook in Epsom Downs
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Planning a party in Epsom Downs
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Parties in Epsom Downs are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Epsom Downs to London (14 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St Martin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Epsom Downs has its own station, Epsom Downs station. Epsom Downs is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of KT17. Your party could be at a home on Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road. If your venue is just outside Epsom Downs, we also cover Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south-east), Egham (15 miles north-west) and Reigate (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Laine Theatre Arts (1.2 miles north-west) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.7 miles south-west)
Places near Epsom Downs
Other catering in Epsom Downs
- 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