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Paella Party Catering in Hookwood
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Hookwood.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Big birthdays
Book paella party catering in Hookwood
Paella party catering for your party in Hookwood
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are often asked to cater baby celebrations and big birthdays, with seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Hookwood is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Who books paella party catering in Hookwood?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In Hookwood and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Horley station, about 1.2 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- Travel and parking costs
Towns and villages near Hookwood
Other catering in Hookwood
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Hookwood until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
What affects the price in Hookwood
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Hookwood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Bartholomew, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hookwood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We can cater a party on streets such as Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Local schools include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (under half a mile north-west)
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hookwood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Hookwood?
Horley station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater in Hookwood?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Hookwood. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
- 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