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Paella Party Catering in Grayswood
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Grayswood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Grayswood
Paella party catering in Grayswood, cooked live
It’s 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. Popular choices include mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for baby celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country parties near Grayswood suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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 will do the cooking.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Planning a party in Grayswood
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Grayswood will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Grayswood to Guildford (11 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Grayswood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of the GU27 postcode area. Local streets include Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Grayswood, we cover Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Grayswood include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Inn (under half a mile west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Who books paella party catering in Grayswood?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints' Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Grayswood: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Grayswood?
Haslemere station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
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How the day works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Grayswood is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Grayswood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
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- 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