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Paella Party Catering for Sidlow events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Sidlow.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Family reunions
Live paella party catering in Sidlow
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
About our paella party catering in Sidlow
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and big birthdays, we can cook tapas, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
In a small place like Sidlow, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Your questions about paella party catering in Sidlow
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Sidlow for guests?
Salfords station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
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.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Where we can cook in Sidlow
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Sidlow
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Sidlow
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Sidlow? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Sidlow
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you are celebrating in Sidlow, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Birthday parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
If guests are coming by rail, Salfords station is about 1.8 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
For event organisers in Sidlow
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Sidlow?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Sidlow hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Surrey, including Sidlow
Also near Sidlow
Other catering in Sidlow
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell typically draws people over. Sunset in Sidlow is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Hosting a paella party in Sidlow
Sidlow is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Parties in Sidlow are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Earlswood Common normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Emmanuel Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Sidlow, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH2, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Sidlow for paella party catering include Irons Bottom (1 mile south-west), South Park (1 mile north), Leigh (2 miles west), Reigate (2 miles north) and Dawesgreen (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Priory Museum (2 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.3 miles north) and Burys Court School (1.4 miles 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