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Paella party catering in Selsdon, Surrey
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 Selsdon.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Planning an event in Selsdon?
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How our paella party catering works in Selsdon
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. Whether it’s family reunions and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook tapas, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
For a party in Selsdon, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it’s light in Selsdon until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
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.
Related guides
Planning a party in Selsdon
Selsdon is about 2 miles south-east of Croydon, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Selsdon will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Sanderstead station is about 1.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (1 mile north-east) and Down House (4.7 miles east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Anywhere in CR2 and CR0, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on York Road, Byron Road and Abbey Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Forestdale (1 mile east), Addington (1 mile north-east), Sanderstead (1 mile south-west), Coombe (1 mile north-west) and Farleigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (4 miles south).
A little further out are County Borough of Croydon (2.7 miles north-west) and Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (2.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include The Quest Academy (under half a mile north) and Royal Russell School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Julian Huxley pub (within half a mile west)
Questions from Selsdon
What’s the nearest station to Selsdon for guests?
Sanderstead station, about 1.7 miles west of the centre.
Can you cook in Littleheath Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Generally. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
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.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Perfect for your party in Selsdon
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church like St Francis, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- The deadline for final numbers
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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 will do the cooking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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