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Paella Party Catering for Hammer Bottom events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Hammer Bottom.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella party catering in Hammer Bottom
How our paella party catering works in Hammer Bottom
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas, and we are often booked for celebrations of life and christenings and naming days.
Country parties near Hammer Bottom suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For event organisers in Hammer Bottom
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Nearby places to Hammer Bottom
Other catering in Hammer Bottom
Party venues around Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU27, we can bring the pans to you. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Hammer Bottom to Guildford (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 1.9 miles away. Hammer Bottom is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU27 and GU30 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Hammer Bottom, we cover Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer Bottom include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Hammer Bottom include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (within half a mile east)
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Events we cater in Hammer Bottom
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hammer Bottom book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and christenings
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hammer Bottom
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Hammer Bottom and across Surrey
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Common questions in Hammer Bottom
We are having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Hammer Bottom close to London?
About 41 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hammer Bottom?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you cater in Hammer Bottom?
Yes, we do. Hammer Bottom is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Hammer Bottom is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Hammer Bottom? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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