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Paella party catering in Holt Pound, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Holt Pound and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Holt Pound
How our paella party catering works in Holt Pound
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for birthday parties and garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Holt Pound, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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.
Who books paella party catering in Holt Pound?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 1.5 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Warn the neighbours
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have bins ready
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Towns and villages near Holt Pound
What else we do in Holt Pound
FAQs for Holt Pound
What’s the nearest station to Holt Pound for guests?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Saint James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in Holt Pound, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Planning paella party catering in Holt Pound? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Holt Pound parties: what to know
Holt Pound is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Holt Pound and the surrounding area. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Saint James, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Holt Pound, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on Fullers Road and The Wickets or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For parties just outside Holt Pound, we cover Rowledge (1 mile east), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-east), Boundstone (1 mile east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile south-west) and Shortheath (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (14 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north-east), Frimley (10 miles north-east), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Ash (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Powderham Castle (2.2 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (5.6 miles south). Open spaces near Holt Pound include Farnham Heath and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east) and Weydon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Cherry Tree pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- 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