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Paella Party Catering for Sheerwater events
Planning paella party catering in Sheerwater? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
Paella party catering near Sheerwater
How our paella party catering works in Sheerwater
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Whether it’s family get-togethers and naming days and christenings, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Country parties near Sheerwater suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Sheerwater hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Surrey, including Sheerwater
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Sheerwater: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Sheerwater?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Sheerwater, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Hosting a paella party in Sheerwater
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Sheerwater, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Sheerwater is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For guests coming by train, West Byfleet station is about 1.1 miles away. Thinking of a party in White Rose Lane? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
For paella party catering in GU21, we plan around your venue. Your party could be at a home on Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove. Close by, we cover parties in Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (within half a mile north-east)
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What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Occasions we cook for in Sheerwater
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Sheerwater, people book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like St. Michaels Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- 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