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Paella party catering in Hatchford, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hatchford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering for Hatchford events
For event organisers in Hatchford
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Paella party catering in Hatchford, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and celebrations of life.
Country parties near Hatchford suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. 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.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Hatchford and across Surrey
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hatchford
How far is Hatchford from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Hatchford?
Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We will check availability right away.
Do you cater in Hatchford?
Yes, we do. Hatchford is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Towns and villages near Hatchford
More for events in Hatchford
What’s in the pans
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What affects the price in Hatchford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Parties in Hatchford: gardens, venues and local tips
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT11, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Hatchford to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hatchford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the KT11 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover parties in Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (within half a mile south-west)
What happens on the day
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Hatchford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Occasions we cook for in Hatchford
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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