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Paella Party Catering for Outwood events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Outwood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Outwood events
Questions from Outwood
Do you come out to small places like Outwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Outwood for guests?
The closest is Salfords station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Paella party catering in Outwood, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for big birthdays and summer garden parties.
A country party near Outwood is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Outwood hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Outwood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Outwood
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Outwood:
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
Where we can cook in Outwood
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Party venues around Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Outwood, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Salfords station is about 2.2 miles away.
Anywhere in RH1, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Outwood, we cover Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Outwood include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Castle pub (within half a mile west)
Nearby places to Outwood
Also in Outwood
- 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