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Paella Party Catering in Sandhills
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sandhills.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering near Sandhills
About our paella party catering in Sandhills
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and naming days and christenings, serving tapas, churros and mixed paella.
In a small place like Sandhills, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Occasions we cook for in Sandhills
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you are celebrating in Sandhills, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The venue requirements
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Sandhills? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Party venues around Sandhills
Sandhills is about 8 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Sandhills, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Witley station is about 0.5 miles away. Sandhills is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Brook Road, Sebastopol Lane and Hatch Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Sandhills for paella party catering include Brook (1 mile west), Wormley (1 mile east), Hambledon (1 mile east), Bowlhead Green (1 mile west) and Witley (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Frimley (13 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Milford Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Sandhills include Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (1.1 miles north-east) and Rodborough (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Dog And Pheasant Public House (0.6 miles west)
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Sandhills and the whole of Surrey
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Sandhills questions
Is Sandhills too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Sandhills from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you come to Sandhills?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Sandhills is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Towns and villages near Sandhills
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The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, it’s light in Sandhills until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
- 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