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Paella party catering in Peasmarsh, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Peasmarsh? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
Paella party catering in Peasmarsh
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Peasmarsh until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is 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 arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
How our paella party catering works in Peasmarsh
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it’s baby celebrations and neighbourhood celebrations, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In a small place like Peasmarsh, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Places near Peasmarsh
What else we do in Peasmarsh
Who books paella party catering in Peasmarsh?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Historic houses near Peasmarsh include Loseley Park (1.1 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.8 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Questions from Peasmarsh
Could we have live paella in Shalford Mill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Peasmarsh too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Peasmarsh.
How far in advance should we book?
The sooner the better, but it’s always worth asking. We’ll check availability straight away.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Peasmarsh parties: what to know
Peasmarsh is about 3 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Peasmarsh, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Parks such as Shalford Mill usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. After a christening at a church like St Michael, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peasmarsh, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of GU3 and the streets around it. That could mean a party in a garden on James Road, Oakdene Road and Unstead Wood or the roads around them. For parties just outside Peasmarsh, we cover Broadford (1 mile north-east), Artington (1 mile north), Shalford (1 mile north-east), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (1 mile north) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Peasmarsh include St Catherine's Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Shalford Infant School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Queen Victoria pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Where we can cook in Peasmarsh
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
What affects the price in Peasmarsh
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- 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