Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Hurtmore events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Hurtmore. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Planning an event in Hurtmore?
About our paella party catering in Hurtmore
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is summer garden parties and anniversary celebrations, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
A country party near Hurtmore is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Hurtmore is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
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, fill in our quote form.
Hurtmore questions
Is Hurtmore too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Hurtmore from London?
Roughly 31 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is typically the best advert for the party.
How much does paella party catering cost in Hurtmore?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Places near Hurtmore
Also in Hurtmore
Hurtmore parties: what to know
Hurtmore is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Hurtmore, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Hurtmore. Hurtmore is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, Godalming station is about 1.2 miles away. Parks such as Middlebriars Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Hurtmore, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7, so your party can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hurtmore Road, Hurtmore Chase and Northway, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Compton (1 mile north), Binscombe (1 mile east), Shackleford (1 mile west), Littleton (2 miles north-east) and Puttenham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles south-east) and Milford Hospital (2.4 miles south). Open spaces near Hurtmore include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Schools near Hurtmore include Loseley Fields Primary School (1 mile east) and Broadwater School (1.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.8 miles north)
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Perfect for your party in Hurtmore
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
In Hurtmore and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Nicholas, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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