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Paella party catering in Puddledock, Greater London
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Puddledock: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering near Puddledock
How our paella party catering works in Puddledock
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater family get-togethers and neighbourhood celebrations.
In Puddledock, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. Send a photo of the garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated.
- Where
- Puddledock (TN16)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
Your questions about paella party catering in Puddledock
What’s the nearest station to Puddledock for guests?
The closest is Edenbridge station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
What about parking in Puddledock?
London parking needs planning: let us know about permits or off-street space. We’ll plan unloading around it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cover Puddledock?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Puddledock is within our area and the rest of Greater London. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose paella party catering in Puddledock?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Edenbridge station, about 2.5 miles south-west.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready
- Warn the neighbours
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have enough chairs for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Hosting a paella party in Puddledock
Puddledock is about 4 miles east of Oxted, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Puddledock, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Puddledock is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Puddledock to London (about 20 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Holy Trinity Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (0.6 miles north-west) and Quebec House (2.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Puddledock, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of TN16 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover parties in Pootings (1 mile south-west), Crockham Hill (1 mile west), Goodley Stock (2 miles west), Four Elms (2 miles south) and Mowshurst (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Orpington (10 miles north), Thornton Heath (14 miles north-west), Croydon (12 miles north-west), Bromley (12 miles north), West Norwood (15 miles north-west) and Beckenham (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (3 miles west) and Hever Castle (3.7 miles south). The countryside around Puddledock includes Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Puddledock hosts choose us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Puddledock stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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What affects the price in Puddledock
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through 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