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Paella Party Catering for Hydestile events
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 Hydestile.
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella party catering in Hydestile
Paella party catering for your party in Hydestile
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s family get-togethers and birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella and more.
A country party near Hydestile is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about paella party catering in Hydestile
How far is Hydestile from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater in Hydestile?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Hydestile is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Why choose paella party catering in Hydestile?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hydestile book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Milford (Surrey) station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Hydestile, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- We cover Hydestile and the whole of Surrey
- A clear, itemised quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Planning a party in Hydestile
Hydestile is about 7 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Hydestile, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Hydestile is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hydestile to Guildford (7 miles away).
Historic houses near Hydestile include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Hambledon Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Hydestile, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU8, we plan around your venue. From Salt Lane, New Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Hydestile, we also cover Enton Green (1 mile west), Tuesley (1 mile north-west), Ockford Ridge (1 mile west), Busbridge (2 miles north) and Hambledon (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (2.1 miles north) and Milford Hospital (1 mile north-west). Open spaces near Hydestile include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
- Local schools include Godalming College (1.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Merry Harriers Public House (0.9 miles south)
Nearby places to Hydestile
Other catering in Hydestile
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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