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Paella Party Catering for Godstone events
Planning paella party catering in Godstone? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Godstone?
Paella party catering in Godstone, made fresh on the day
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Godstone. On the menu are seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Godstone is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Godstone is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or RH9 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
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.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books paella party catering in Godstone?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (4.1 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Godstone
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Godstone parties: what to know
Godstone is about 3 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Godstone, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Bay Pond usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
We cook at parties all over the RH9 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on High Street, Court Road and Godstone Green Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Godstone for paella party catering include Tyler's Green (1 mile north), Church Town (1 mile east), Bletchingley (2 miles west), Tandridge (2 miles south-east) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (4 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Bletchingley Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Hare And Hounds Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Godstone
Is Godstone close to London?
About 17 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Godstone for guests?
Godstone station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Godstone.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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