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Paella Party Catering in Hammer
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Hammer: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in Hammer
Events we cater in Hammer
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big birthdays
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 1.5 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Paella party catering in Hammer, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include tapas, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and baby celebrations.
Near Hammer, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What paella party catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
For event organisers in Hammer
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Where we can cook in Hammer
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Also in Hammer
Hammer questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Stephen's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hammer?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Hammer hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning a party in Hammer
Hammer is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For a party in Hammer, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hammer. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Hammer to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St. Stephen's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Hammer is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across the GU27 postcode area. We can cater a party on streets such as Hammer Lane, Moor Road and Copse Road. If your venue is just outside Hammer, we also cover Woolmer Hill (1 mile south), Hammer Bottom (1 mile west), Shottermill (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north) and Linchmere (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2 miles east). Open spaces near Hammer include Lynchmere Commons and Wheeler's Down.
- Local schools include Camelsdale Primary School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile west)
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Hammer stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Hammer? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just 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