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Paella Party Catering for Green Cross events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Green Cross.
- Big birthdays
- Big family gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Green Cross
How our paella party catering works in Green Cross
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For celebrations of life and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Green Cross suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Hosting a paella party in Green Cross
Green Cross is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Green Cross, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Green Cross. Green Cross is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 3.7 miles south-east. Green Cross is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Churt (1 mile west), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-west), Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east), Barford (1 mile south-west) and Crosswater (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.7 miles west)
Nearby places to Green Cross
Also in Green Cross
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Green Cross and the whole of Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
FAQs for Green Cross
Is Green Cross too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Green Cross close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Green Cross stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning paella party catering in Green Cross? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Green Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters often try it too.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Perfect for your party in Green Cross
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Green Cross book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as The Flashes usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- 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