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Paella party catering in Hambledon, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hambledon. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
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Paella party catering for your party in Hambledon
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. On the menu are seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays.
A country party near Hambledon is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Hambledon 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Hambledon, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Hambledon questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Hambledon Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
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A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Hambledon and the whole of Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Parties in Hambledon: gardens, venues and local tips
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Hambledon to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Hambledon Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Hambledon is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Hambledon for paella party catering include Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hambledon includes Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Hambledon include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
Occasions we cook for in Hambledon
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Hambledon, people book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Witley station is about 0.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
- 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