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Paella Party Catering for Gomshall events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Gomshall.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Gomshall events
About our paella party catering in Gomshall
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For christenings and naming days and anniversaries and engagement parties, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
Near Gomshall, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Gomshall, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Your questions about paella party catering in Gomshall
Can you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at The Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How far in advance should we book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Planning a party in Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Gomshall and the surrounding area. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Gomshall to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Historic houses near Gomshall include Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles north) and Clandon Park (3.4 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like The Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Gomshall is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU5 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Not far away are Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse pub (under half a mile east)
Why choose live paella in Gomshall?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Surrey, including Gomshall
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Events we cater in Gomshall
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Gomshall, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Gomshall has its own station, Gomshall station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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