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Paella party catering in New Haw, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in New Haw: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in New Haw
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering for your party in New Haw
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater baby celebrations and milestone birthdays.
Around New Haw, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
New Haw: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for New Haw?
The closest is Byfleet & New Haw station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Do you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Places near New Haw
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New Haw parties: what to know
New Haw is about 2 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT15, we’ll come to your venue or garden. New Haw is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from New Haw to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Manor Farm? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cook at parties all over KT15 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on Hawthorn Way, Woodham Lane and Mayfield Avenue or the roads around them. New Haw sits on or near the A318 and B385, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Brooklands (1 mile east), Addlestone (1 mile north), Wisley (2 miles south) and St George's Hill (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Hockey Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around New Haw includes Papercourt Marshes and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near New Haw include Fullbrook School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (0.9 miles south-west)
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in New Haw
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Occasions we cook for in New Haw
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in New Haw book us for events such as:
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.9 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in New Haw? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
What affects the price in New Haw
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a late-May party in New Haw, sunset is around 8:55pm; 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
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.
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- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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