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Paella party catering in Mogador, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Mogador and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Mogador
Why choose paella party catering in Mogador?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Mogador:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
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.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How our paella party catering works in Mogador
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children normally love a simple chicken paella. For wakes and celebrations of life and garden parties and summer barbecues, we will put together a menu of churros, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Mogador, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Mogador questions
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Mogador?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Planning a party in Mogador
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Mogador, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Mogador. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Reigate station is about 1.6 miles away. Parks such as Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Mogador is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of KT20 and the streets around it. From Margery Grove and Mogador Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at parties in Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mogador include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Sportsman pub (within half a mile north)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Mogador stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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What affects the price in Mogador
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Mogador, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Mogador hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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