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Paella party catering in Shottermill, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Shottermill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Shottermill events
Occasions we cook for in Shottermill
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Shottermill, people book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 0.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deadline for final numbers
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
Paella party catering in Shottermill, cooked live
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. Typical bookings include christenings and naming days and leaving dos and retirements, serving churros, vegetable paella and tapas.
Parties around Shottermill are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. A paella pan fits right in. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Shottermill
What else we do in Shottermill
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
FAQs for Shottermill
Is Shottermill close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at St. Stephen's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is normally the best advert for the party.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Shottermill is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
What affects the price in Shottermill
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning paella party catering in Shottermill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Party venues around Shottermill
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Shottermill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shottermill. Shottermill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St. Stephen's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Shottermill is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU27 and GU26 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. With the A287 close by, Shottermill is easy for us to reach. For parties just outside Shottermill, we cover Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Shottermill includes Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Schools near Shottermill include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Staff Of Life Public House (under half a mile south-west)
- 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