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Paella party catering in Irons Bottom, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Irons Bottom.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering for Irons Bottom events
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering for your party in Irons Bottom
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas, and we’re often booked for leaving dos and retirements and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Irons Bottom is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning a party in Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Irons Bottom, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Irons Bottom. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Emmanuel Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Earlswood Common? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Irons Bottom, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Irons Bottom includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Irons Bottom
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Irons Bottom? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Irons Bottom 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.
- 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
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Irons Bottom: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Irons Bottom?
Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
We’re having a ceremony at Emmanuel Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Who books paella party catering in Irons Bottom?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Irons Bottom:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
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What else we do in Irons Bottom
Why choose live paella in Irons Bottom?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Surrey, including Irons Bottom
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
- 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