Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Haslemere events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Haslemere: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Christenings and naming days
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Haslemere?
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Paella party catering in Haslemere, made fresh on the day
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For big birthdays and garden get-togethers, we can cook churros, mixed paella and tapas and more.
In a place like Haslemere, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
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What else we do in Haslemere
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Haslemere, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For event organisers in Haslemere
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Hosting a paella party in Haslemere
Haslemere is about 11 miles south of Aldershot, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Haslemere or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Haslemere is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Haslemere to Guildford (13 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Christopher, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Haslemere is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27. From Church Road, High Street and Longdene Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Haslemere is on the A286 and A287, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Haslemere for paella party catering include Shottermill (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Hammer (1 mile west), Bramshott Chase (2 miles north-west) and Kingsley Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (11 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (8 miles north-east) and Farncombe (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Royal School Haslemere (1.2 miles north) and Woolmer Hill School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
Occasions we cook for in Haslemere
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Haslemere:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, Haslemere has its own station, Haslemere station.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- How late numbers can change
Haslemere: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Christopher?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Haslemere from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
- 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