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Paella party catering in Lower Green, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Lower Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Lower Green
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering in Lower Green, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. We cook mixed paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and summer garden parties.
Near Lower Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Party venues around Lower Green
Lower Green is about 1 mile north of Esher, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Lower Green, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Lower Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Lower Green to Guildford (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Esher station, about 0.6 miles east.
Here we cover the KT10 and KT12 postcode area. Streets in the area include Farm Road, Douglas Road and Blair Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Lower Green, we also cover Esher (1 mile south), Weston Green (1 mile east), Molesey (1 mile north-east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east) and West End (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (0.9 miles south) and Bentall Centre (3.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Lower Green includes The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles south-west) and Milbourne Lodge School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include Alma Arms Public House (0.8 miles east)
Towns and villages near Lower Green
What else we do in Lower Green
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Questions from Lower Green
How far is Lower Green from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Could we have live paella in Giggs Hill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Lower Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Lower Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Perfect for your party in Lower Green
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
In Lower Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Family reunions
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1.9 miles north-east) and The Homewood (2.4 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
- 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