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Paella party catering in Meadvale, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Meadvale and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family reunions
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Meadvale
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Meadvale? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Paella party catering for your party in Meadvale
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Typical bookings include wakes and celebrations of life and engagement and anniversary parties, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around Meadvale are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in Meadvale
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Meadvale
Also in Meadvale
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Parties in Meadvale: gardens, venues and local tips
Meadvale is about 1 mile south-east of Reigate, in Surrey. From the centre of Meadvale to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Meadvale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Meadvale Hall, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Earlswood (Surrey) station, about 0.7 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Meadvale, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2 and RH1, so your party can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Hazel Road, Willow Road and Arbutus Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Meadvale is on the A2044, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Earlswood (1 mile east), Redhill (1 mile north-east), South Earlswood (1 mile south-east), Holmethorpe (2 miles north-east) and Salfords (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (3 miles south), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
A little further out are The Belfry (1.2 miles north-east) and Reigate Priory Museum (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Dunottar School (less than half a mile north) and St John's Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Old Oak pub (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books paella party catering in Meadvale?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Family get-togethers
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Parks such as Earlswood Common normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
Kids are fascinated by the giant pans, at a safe distance.
Sangria sets the mood.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. A summer party in Meadvale stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Meadvale
Can you cook in Earlswood Common?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Meadvale?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Meadvale is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
- 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