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Paella Party Catering in Paynes Green
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Paynes Green and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Paynes Green
Paella party catering in Paynes Green, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. We cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
Near Paynes Green, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Party venues around Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Parties in Paynes Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Paynes Green to Guildford (12 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Wallis Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Paynes Green, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RH5 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Paynes Green, we also cover Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Paynes Green includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Also near Paynes Green
Other catering in Paynes Green
What paella party catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Questions from Paynes Green
Could we have live paella in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Paynes Green?
The closest is Ockley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cater in Paynes Green?
We do. We cook at events in Paynes Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Paynes Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Paynes Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Paynes Green?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Paynes Green, people book us for events such as:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 2.1 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan seats for most guests
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- 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