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Paella Party Catering for Lower Kingswood events
Looking for paella party catering in Lower Kingswood? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
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Paella party catering for your party in Lower Kingswood
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. We cook churros, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater family reunions and birthday parties.
Country parties near Lower Kingswood 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 the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Party venues around Lower Kingswood
Lower Kingswood is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Lower Kingswood will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north. After a christening at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lower Kingswood, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over KT20 and the streets around it. From Tealby Close, Orchard Way and Brighton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Margery (1 mile south-east), Mogador (1 mile south-west), Kingswood (1 mile north), Walton on the Hill (1 mile west) and Tadworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (5 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west) and Caterham (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Walton on the Hill (1.6 miles north-west) and The Belfry (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (1.4 miles north-west) and St Bede's School (2.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Sportsman pub (0.7 miles south-west)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. A summer party in Lower Kingswood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Lower Kingswood
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Lower Kingswood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Also in Lower Kingswood
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lower Kingswood
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why choose paella party catering in Lower Kingswood?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Eyhurst Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about paella party catering in Lower Kingswood
How far is Lower Kingswood from London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Lower Kingswood?
Kingswood station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Ask about your date.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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