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Paella Party Catering in Redlands
Planning paella party catering in Redlands? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Redlands?
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Redlands and across Surrey
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering in Redlands, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and we are regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Redlands, 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. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Common questions in Redlands
We’re having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Redlands close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Party venues around Redlands
Redlands is about 3 miles south of Fleet, in Surrey. From the centre of Redlands to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 2.9 miles south-east. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Anywhere in GU10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Warren Corner (1 mile east), Crondall (1 mile south-west), Dora's Green (1 mile south-east), Ewshot (1 mile east) and Bowling Alley (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north-east), Farnham (3 miles south-east), Frimley (7 miles north-east) and Haslemere (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hart Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Redlands includes Farnham Park and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Nicholas' School (1 mile north) and Court Moor School (2.4 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.7 miles west)
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. At midsummer, it’s light in Redlands until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Working with your venue
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events we cater in Redlands
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Redlands:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Also near Redlands
Other catering in Redlands
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Count adults and children separately
- Let the neighbours know
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
- 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