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Paella party catering in Mindenhurst, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Mindenhurst.
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Mindenhurst events
How our paella party catering works in Mindenhurst
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and family reunions, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Near Mindenhurst, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Sunset in Mindenhurst is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Mindenhurst hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Mindenhurst
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mindenhurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
Parks such as Frimley Lodge Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Nearby places to Mindenhurst
What else we do in Mindenhurst
Planning a party in Mindenhurst
Mindenhurst is about 1 mile south-east of Frimley, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Mindenhurst will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Mindenhurst is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Mindenhurst to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Farnborough North station is about 1.9 miles away.
Wherever your party is in GU16 and GU24, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Heath Lane, Tram Avenue and Woodend Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Sheet's Heath (3 miles east), Brookwood (3 miles east), Lucas Green (3 miles north-east), Donkey Town (3 miles north-east) and Bisley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles east), Farnham (8 miles south-west), Egham (11 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Staines-upon-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles east) and Frimley Park Hospital (2.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mindenhurst include Ash Ranges and Danger Hill.
- Schools near Mindenhurst include Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west) and Tomlinscote School (1.5 miles north-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, from a safe distance.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
What affects the price in Mindenhurst
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Your date and when you want to eat
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Mindenhurst, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Mindenhurst questions
How far is Mindenhurst from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Mindenhurst too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children generally love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
- 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