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Paella Party Catering in Grafham
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Grafham.
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Grafham?
About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
All ages love churros.
How our paella party catering works in Grafham
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include big birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a small place like Grafham, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often 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.
Who books paella party catering in Grafham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Grafham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (3.8 miles north) and Loseley Park (4.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Grafham parties: what to know
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Parties in Grafham are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Grafham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Grafham to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Andrew, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Cucknell's Wood usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafham, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU5 is planned around your venue and your guests. Other places close to Grafham for paella party catering include Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). Open spaces near Grafham include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
What affects the price in Grafham
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan seats for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Grafham hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Grafham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s 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
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Other catering in Grafham
FAQs for Grafham
What’s the nearest station to Grafham for guests?
The closest is Chilworth station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Grafham close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How much does paella party catering cost in Grafham?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
- 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