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Paella party catering in Mickleham, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mickleham: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Live paella party catering in Mickleham
How our paella party catering works in Mickleham
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it is summer garden parties and street and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and seafood paella and more.
Country parties near Mickleham suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Occasions we cook for in Mickleham
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Thinking of a party in Norbury Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Count adults and children separately
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in Mickleham 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Mickleham: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in Norbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Nearby places to Mickleham
Other catering in Mickleham
Mickleham parties: what to know
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Mickleham to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Box Hill & Westhumble station, about 1.2 miles south. After a christening at a church like Church of St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Mickleham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. Streets in the area include Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Mickleham, we cover Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Schools near Mickleham include Box Hill School (under half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella frequently 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
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Mickleham and across Surrey
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What paella party catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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