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Paella Party Catering for Linchmere 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 in Linchmere.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering for Linchmere events
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
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.
How our paella party catering works in Linchmere
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you are unsure. For baby celebrations and family reunions, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros and more.
Country parties near Linchmere suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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Also in Linchmere
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Linchmere until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Linchmere, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Perfect for your party in Linchmere
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
Party venues around Linchmere
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Linchmere and nearby villages. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Linchmere to Guildford (15 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west. Linchmere is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. For parties just outside Linchmere, we cover Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (0.9 miles north)
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
FAQs for Linchmere
We’re having a ceremony at The Parish Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Linchmere for guests?
Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children normally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Organising for someone else?
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Where we can cook in Linchmere
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Linchmere
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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