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Paella Party Catering for Netherne on-the-Hill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Netherne on-the-Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Perfect for your party in Netherne on-the-Hill
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday parties
- Naming days and christenings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Margaret, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Travel and parking costs
How our paella party catering works in Netherne on-the-Hill
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you are unsure. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and wakes and celebrations of life, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In Netherne on-the-Hill, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A picture of the garden helps. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
- Area
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Netherne on-the-Hill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
As a London location, Netherne on-the-Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Netherne on-the-Hill
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
Parties in Netherne on-the-Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Netherne on-the-Hill, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Netherne on-the-Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
Parks such as Shabden Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Coulsdon South station, about 1.6 miles north. Netherne on-the-Hill is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in CR5, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Netherne on-the-Hill include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Netherne on-the-Hill
Can you cook at venues 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.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Netherne on-the-Hill, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Netherne on-the-Hill? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Netherne on-the-Hill
- 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