Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Ockham events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ockham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Paella party catering in Ockham
Paella party catering in Ockham, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include retirement and leaving parties and milestone birthdays, serving tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near Ockham is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning a party in Ockham
Ockham is about 5 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU23, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Parks such as The Forest and the Highlands normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ockham, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU23, we plan around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as Alms Heath, Ockham Lane and School Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Horsley (2 miles south), Ripley (2 miles west), East Horsley (2 miles south-east), Effingham (3 miles south-east) and East Clandon (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (5 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (9 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1.5 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Black Swan pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, it is light in Ockham until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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 it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose live paella in Ockham?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ockham
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Ockham and across Surrey
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Ockham
Other catering in Ockham
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Questions from Ockham
How far is Ockham from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Ockham?
Horsley station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you supply crockery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Sangria sets the mood.
Where we can cook in Ockham
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Why choose paella party catering in Ockham?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ockham book us for occasions like:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Birthday parties
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (2.9 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- 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