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Paella Party Catering for Horsell events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Horsell. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Horsell
How our paella party catering works in Horsell
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook churros, tapas and seafood paella for your guests.
Parties around Horsell are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Horsell and across Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Questions from Horsell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Horsell from London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. A summer party in Horsell stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Also near Horsell
Other catering in Horsell
Parties in Horsell: gardens, venues and local tips
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Horsell and the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Horsell to Guildford (6 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Milford Green and Coxhill Green? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in GU21 and GU22, we plan around your venue and timings. From Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A3046 close by, Horsell is simple for us to get to for your party. For parties just outside Horsell, we cover Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
Booked staff help serve and clear.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your party in Horsell
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Woking station, about 0.7 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The venue requirements
- 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