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Paella party catering in Hurst Green, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Hurst Green and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Hurst Green
Occasions we cook for in Hurst Green
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
If guests are coming by rail, Hurst Green has its own station, Hurst Green station.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella party catering in Hurst Green, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include churros, mixed paella and tapas, and we’re frequently booked for baby celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Hurst Green is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Places near Hurst Green
Other catering in Hurst Green
Hosting a paella party in Hurst Green
Hurst Green is about 1 mile south of Oxted, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the RH8 area, we can bring the pans to you. Hurst Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Hurst Green to London (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (2.3 miles north) and Chartwell (3.6 miles east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Agatha's Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cater parties across the RH8 postcode area. That could mean a party in a garden on Oast Road, Spring Lane and Quarry Road. Other places close to Hurst Green for paella party catering include Oxted (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile north-east), Pains-Hill (1 mile east), Tandridge (2 miles west) and Merle Common (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Haxted Watermill Museum (4 miles south) and Bletchingley Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hurst Green include Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- Local schools include Hazelwood School (0.5 miles north-east) and Oxted School (1 mile north)
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. At midsummer, it is light in Hurst Green until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Questions from Hurst Green
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Agatha's Hall?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Hurst Green?
Hurst Green has its own station: Hurst Green station.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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