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Paella Party Catering for Ockford Ridge events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ockford Ridge.
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering near Ockford Ridge
How our paella party catering works in Ockford Ridge
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. For garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday parties, we can cook tapas, seafood paella and churros.
In a small place like Ockford Ridge, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Ockford Ridge
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer garden parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
After a christening at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- Staff numbers and hours
Your questions about paella party catering in Ockford Ridge
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Rodborough Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cover Ockford Ridge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Ockford Ridge is within our area. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Party venues around Ockford Ridge
Ockford Ridge is about 2 miles south-west of Godalming, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Ockford Ridge. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Ockford Ridge to Guildford (7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, Ockford Ridge has its own station, Milford (Surrey) station. Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (4.1 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockford Ridge, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Rake Lane and Station Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Ockford Ridge for paella party catering include Enton Green (1 mile east), Witley (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile west), Mousehill (1 mile north-west) and Tuesley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include The Chandler CofE Aided Junior School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Ockford Ridge is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
- 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