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Paella party catering in Forest Green, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Forest Green and across Surrey.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Forest Green events
FAQs for Forest Green
Could we have live paella in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is Forest Green close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is my garden big enough?
Generally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
About our paella party catering in Forest Green
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. For street and neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook churros, mixed paella and tapas for your guests.
Near Forest Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Hosting a paella party in Forest Green
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the RH5 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Forest Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 2.6 miles away. Thinking of a party in Wallis Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Forest Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in RH5 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Horsham Road and Ockley Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). The countryside around Forest Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Parrot pub (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Also near Forest Green
What else we do in Forest Green
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Roughly how many adults and children
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Step by step
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it is light in Forest Green until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
- 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