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Paella party catering in Peaslake, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Peaslake? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Peaslake?
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Paella party catering in Peaslake, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For summer garden parties and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Near Peaslake, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Peaslake parties: what to know
Peaslake is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Peaslake, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Peaslake is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Gomshall station is about 1.8 miles away. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mark, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Peaslake is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in GU5, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Pond Lane, Peaslake Lane and Walking Bottom or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Holmbury St Mary (1 mile east), Farley Green (2 miles west), Pitland Street (2 miles east), Ewhurst (3 miles south) and Ewhurst Green (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (1.8 miles east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (5.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Peaslake include Combe Bottom and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1.5 miles south-east)
Why choose paella party catering in Peaslake?
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (4.2 miles north-west) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- How late numbers can change
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Peaslake until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Peaslake, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Peaslake: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Peaslake?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Peaslake?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
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Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- 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