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Paella party catering in Munstead Heath, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Munstead Heath? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
Book paella party catering in Munstead Heath
What affects the price in Munstead Heath
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Munstead Heath
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater leaving dos and retirements and garden get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella.
In a small place like Munstead Heath, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Munstead Heath? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Munstead Heath is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Munstead Heath: your questions answered
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Munstead Heath?
Godalming station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you come to Munstead Heath?
We do. Munstead Heath is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Why choose live paella in Munstead Heath?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. 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 booking.
Why Munstead Heath hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Munstead Heath and the whole of Surrey
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Munstead Heath parties: what to know
Munstead Heath is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Munstead Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
After a christening at a church like St John the Baptist Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Godalming station is about 1.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Munstead Heath, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across the GU8 postcode area. Other places close to Munstead Heath for paella party catering include Thorncombe Street (1 mile east), Hascombe (2 miles south-east), Birtley Green (2 miles east), Bramley (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (1.3 miles north-west) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Munstead Heath include Godalming College (1 mile west) and St Hilary's School (1.3 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Munstead Heath
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Munstead Heath, people book us for occasions like:
- Family reunions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (3 miles north) and Chilworth Manor (4.3 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Towns and villages near Munstead Heath
What else we do in Munstead Heath
- 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