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Paella Party Catering in Mimbridge
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mimbridge.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Birthday parties
Paella party catering in Mimbridge
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 is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
About our paella party catering in Mimbridge
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and family get-togethers, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas.
A country party near Mimbridge is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
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Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Mimbridge hosts choose us
- Catering across Surrey, including Mimbridge
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
See How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Party venues around Mimbridge
Mimbridge is about 2 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU24, we can cook for your guests. Mimbridge is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Mimbridge to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Historic houses near Mimbridge include Botleys Mansion (3.1 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in GU24, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, Philpot Lane and Mount Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. With the A3046 close by, Mimbridge is easy for us to reach. We also cook at parties in Horsell (1 mile south-east), Goldsworth Park (2 miles south), Woking (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles north-east) and St John's (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (1.2 miles north-west) and Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Local schools include Horsell CofE Aided Junior School (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you will find The Cricketers Public House (1 mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Common questions in Mimbridge
Could we have live paella in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Lawrence?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
What affects the price in Mimbridge
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Mimbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Mimbridge stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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