Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering in Friday Street
Looking for paella party catering in Friday Street? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Friday Street?
Paella party catering in Friday Street, cooked live
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Typical bookings include wakes and memorial gatherings and anniversary celebrations, serving churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
In a small place like Friday Street, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. 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.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Towns and villages near Friday Street
Other catering in Friday Street
Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Surrey, including Friday Street
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, it’s light in Friday Street 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.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Common questions in Friday Street
Is Friday Street too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Friday Street from London?
About 24 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Friday Street?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Friday Street and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Friday Street: gardens, venues and local tips
Friday Street is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Friday Street will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Friday Street is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the RH5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Sheephouse Lane, Noons Corner Road and Abinger Common Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Friday Street, we also cover Abinger Bottom (1 mile south), Abinger Common (1 mile west), Coldharbour (2 miles south-east), Forest Green (3 miles south) and South Holmwood (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1 mile west) and Mesolithic Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Friday Street include Vann Lake and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Stephan Langton Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Events we cater in Friday Street
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Friday Street book us for events such as:
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (4.2 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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