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Paella Party Catering in Jacobs Well
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Jacobs Well. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Jacobs Well?
About our paella party catering in Jacobs Well
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. We cook mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and naming days and garden get-togethers.
A country party near Jacobs Well is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood.
What affects the price in Jacobs Well
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Jacobs Well stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Jacobs Well and across Surrey
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Jacobs Well
Jacobs Well is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Jacobs Well, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Jacobs Well. Jacobs Well is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Peter's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Jacobs Well is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in GU4, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Douglas Close, Barnett Row and Queenhythe Crescent; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Bellfields (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile north-east), Burpham (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile south-west) and Pyle Hill (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (3 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (3.6 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Jacobs Well include Silent Pool and Littlefield Common.
- Nearby schools include Pond Meadow School (0.9 miles south-west) and Christ's College (1 mile south-west)
FAQs for Jacobs Well
Is Jacobs Well close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you come to Jacobs Well?
We do. Jacobs Well is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
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What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Jacobs Well
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Who books paella party catering in Jacobs Well?
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Jacobs Well, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a party in Stringer's Common? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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