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Paella party catering in Shamley Green, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Shamley Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Celebrations of life
Planning an event in Shamley Green?
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella party catering for your party in Shamley Green
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children typically love a simple chicken paella. Whether it is baby celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and tapas for your guests.
A country party near Shamley Green is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Events we cater in Shamley Green
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shamley Green, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
Thinking of a party in Cucknell's Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a late-May party in Shamley Green, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Shamley Green parties: what to know
Shamley Green is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Parties in Shamley Green are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Shamley Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Chilworth station is about 2.1 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Shamley Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Sweetwater Lane, Sweetwater Close and Garden Close or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Birtley Green (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile south-east), Wonersh (1 mile north-west), Grafham (1 mile south) and Bramley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Luke’s Hospital (3.9 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (3.6 miles north-west). Not far away are St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Inn (under half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Towns and villages near Shamley Green
Also in Shamley Green
Why choose live paella in Shamley Green?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Shamley Green and across Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Shamley Green questions
How far is Shamley Green from London?
About 29 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Shamley Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
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.
Do you cater in Shamley Green?
We do. Shamley Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
Where we can cook in Shamley Green
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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