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Paella party catering in Nutfield, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Nutfield. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering near Nutfield
About our paella party catering in Nutfield
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. On the menu are tapas, churros and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for baby celebrations and birthday parties.
Country parties near Nutfield suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Events we cater in Nutfield
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Nutfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
Also near Nutfield
Also in Nutfield
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Nutfield and the whole of Surrey
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Step by step
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Nutfield until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Nutfield
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 follow the site rules.
Is Nutfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Can you cook indoors?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
About the dishes
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Nutfield parties: what to know
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Nutfield or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Nutfield Marshes? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Nutfield station is about 0.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Nutfield, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in RH1 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road. Main roads around Nutfield include the A25, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Nearby, we also cater parties in South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Nutfield include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Nutfield include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile east)
- 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