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Paella party catering in Oxshott, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Oxshott. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Oxshott
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Paella party catering in Oxshott, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays.
In a place like Oxshott, a garden party is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What paella party catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or KT22 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, it’s light in Oxshott 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Oxshott? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Oxshott?
It is generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Garden get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Historic houses near Oxshott include The Homewood (1.8 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (4.6 miles west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
Questions from Oxshott
Can you cook in Claygate Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Oxshott close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Can you supply crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Party venues around Oxshott
Oxshott is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Oxshott or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Oxshott is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Oxshott to Guildford (11 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Claygate Common? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like St Andrew's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Oxshott is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in KT22, KT11 and KT10, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Oakshade Road and Silverdale Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Oxshott, we cover Pachesham Park (1 mile south-east), Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-west), Malden Rushett (2 miles east), Cobham (2 miles west) and Claygate (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (4 miles east), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (10 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles east).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (2.6 miles north) and The Ashley Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Oxshott include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Schools near Oxshott include Danes Hill School (less than half a mile south) and Therfield School (2 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Oxshott
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Oxshott
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
What else we do in Oxshott
- 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