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Paella party catering in Fetcham, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Fetcham. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Fetcham
Fetcham parties: what to know
Fetcham is about 5 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Fetcham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Fetcham. Fetcham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Fetcham to Guildford (10 miles away).
Parks such as River Mole LNR generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St. Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fetcham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in KT22 and KT23, so your party can be anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on The Street, Bell Lane and Gatesden Road or the roads around them. You’ll find Fetcham on the B2122, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Great Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (1 mile east), Mickleham (2 miles south-east), Little Bookham (2 miles south-west) and Westhumble (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (3.4 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Box Hill.
- Nearby schools include Therfield School (1.4 miles north-east) and Yehudi Menuhin School (1.4 miles north-west)
Paella party catering for your party in Fetcham
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and tapas, and typical bookings are for family reunions and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Parties around Fetcham are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
For event organisers in Fetcham
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Who books paella party catering in Fetcham?
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
In Fetcham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Fetcham include Polesden Lacey (2.4 miles south) and The Homewood (4.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
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Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Fetcham
Can you cook in River Mole LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Fetcham?
The closest is Leatherhead station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fetcham.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
How the day works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Fetcham, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Fetcham
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
- 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