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Paella party catering in Reigate, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Reigate.
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in Reigate
About our paella party catering in Reigate
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Whether it’s big birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Garden parties are a favourite in Reigate, and a hall or club works if the garden does not. All we need is a level cooking spot. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
What affects the price in Reigate
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Reigate? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
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What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Reigate stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Occasions we cook for in Reigate
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Reigate and Surrey:
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, Reigate has its own station, Reigate station.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Warn the neighbours
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Your questions about paella party catering in Reigate
How far is Reigate from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Frequently, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you cover Reigate?
Yes, we do. Reigate is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Hosting a paella party in Reigate
Reigate is about 9 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH2, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Reigate is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Castle Grounds typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Reigate is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cater parties across RH2 and RH1 and the streets around it. Your party could be at a home on High Street, London Road and Church Road. You’ll find Reigate on the A25 and A217, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include South Park (1 mile south), Margery (2 miles north), Mogador (2 miles north-west), Sidlow (2 miles south) and Irons Bottom (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (6 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west). Reigate is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (1.4 miles east) and Reigate Castle (under half a mile north-west). The countryside around Reigate includes Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (under half a mile north) and Reigate Grammar School (within half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (less than half a mile west)
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
- 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