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Paella party catering in Ottershaw, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Ottershaw and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Ottershaw events
Planning a party in Ottershaw
Ottershaw is about 4 miles west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Ottershaw and the surrounding area. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Ottershaw to Guildford (8 miles away).
Historic houses near Ottershaw include Botleys Mansion (0.8 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (3.6 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Anywhere in KT16, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Ottermead Lane, Chaworth Close and Crawshaw Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Ottershaw for paella party catering include Row Town (1 mile east), Stonehill (1 mile west), Woodham (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles north) and Chertsey (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Hockey Museum (3.3 miles south) and St. Peter's Hospital (1 mile north). The countryside around Ottershaw includes St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Jubilee High School (1.2 miles east) and White Lodge Children's Centre (1.2 miles north)
About our paella party catering in Ottershaw
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and summer garden parties, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Around Ottershaw, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Ottershaw hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Planning paella party catering in Ottershaw? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Also in Ottershaw
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ottershaw? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Events we cater in Ottershaw
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
In Ottershaw and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.9 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Ottershaw, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Ottershaw questions
Which station should guests use for Ottershaw?
Chertsey station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Ottershaw close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come to Ottershaw?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ottershaw. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
There is a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
- 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