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Paella party catering in Rowly, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Rowly.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Rowly?
Paella party catering for your party in Rowly
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for leaving dos and retirements and street and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Rowly suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
FAQs for Rowly
Do you come out to small places like Rowly?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Rowly close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
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 booking.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Also near Rowly
Other catering in Rowly
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Rowly hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Rowly
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Rowly
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Let the neighbours know
- Give separate numbers for children
- Add a diet question to the invitation
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Parties in Rowly: gardens, venues and local tips
Rowly is about 7 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Rowly and the surrounding area. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Parks such as Cucknell's Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 3.9 miles north. Rowly is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the GU6 and GU5 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Guildford Road, Strathavon Close and Smithwood Avenue or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Stroud Common (1 mile north), Elmbridge Village (1 mile south), Grafham (2 miles west), Shamley Green (2 miles north-west) and Birtley Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Horley (15 miles east), Farnham (13 miles west) and Reigate (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (5.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger.
Who books paella party catering in Rowly?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Rowly
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Sunset in Rowly is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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