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Paella Party Catering for Knaphill events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Knaphill.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering near Knaphill
Why choose live paella in Knaphill?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Knaphill hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Knaphill
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it is wakes and memorial gatherings and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, mixed paella and seafood paella and more.
In a place like Knaphill, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Knaphill 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- 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.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Knaphill? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Nearby places to Knaphill
Also in Knaphill
Events we cater in Knaphill
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Knaphill, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Brookwood Lye generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
Common questions in Knaphill
What’s the nearest station to Knaphill for guests?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Is Knaphill close to London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Planning a party in Knaphill
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Knaphill, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Hugh of Lincoln's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Brookwood station is about 1.4 miles away.
For paella party catering in GU21 and GU24, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road. Close by, we cover parties in Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (under half a mile south). The countryside around Knaphill includes Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Knaphill include The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anchor Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Knaphill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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 to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
- 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