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Paella party catering in Pitch Place, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Pitch Place? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering near Pitch Place
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Paella party catering for your party in Pitch Place
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it is retirement celebrations and family reunions, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
A country party near Pitch Place is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Hosting a paella party in Pitch Place
Pitch Place is about 5 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For a party in Pitch Place, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Pitch Place is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Parks such as The Flashes generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Pitch Place, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU8 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Thursley (1 mile east), Rushmoor (1 mile north-west), Green Cross (2 miles south-west), Beacon Hill (2 miles south-west) and Tilford Common (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north-west), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Haslemere and District Hospital (3.9 miles south). Open spaces near Pitch Place include Gibbet Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Three Horseshoes pub (0.7 miles east)
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Pitch Place questions
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Michael and All Angels: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Pitch Place?
Witley station, about 3.6 miles east of the centre.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cater in Pitch Place?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Pitch Place is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Typically, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Pitch Place is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Nearby places to Pitch Place
What else we do in Pitch Place
Events we cater in Pitch Place
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 3.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pitch Place? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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