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Paella Party Catering in Penton Hook
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Penton Hook. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Paella party catering near Penton Hook
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Paella party catering in Penton Hook, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and garden get-togethers, serving seafood paella, vegetable paella and churros.
A country party near Penton Hook is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
Party venues around Penton Hook
Penton Hook is about 2 miles south of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Penton Hook and nearby villages. Penton Hook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Penton Hook to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Chertsey station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cater parties across the KT16 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Midway Avenue, Bourne Avenue and Albert Avenue; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at parties in Thorpe (1 mile west), Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles north), Egham Hythe (2 miles north-west), Thorpe Green (2 miles west) and Stroude (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (7 miles south-west), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (4 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Fleet Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles west) and The Matthew Arnold School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles east)
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Common questions in Penton Hook
How far is Penton Hook from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much does paella party catering cost in Penton Hook?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
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Nearby places to Penton Hook
What else we do in Penton Hook
Perfect for your party in Penton Hook
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Penton Hook and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Historic houses near Penton Hook include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles south-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Penton Hook is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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 from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Penton Hook? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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