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Paella party catering in Smallfield, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Smallfield: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Smallfield
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Smallfield is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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About our paella party catering in Smallfield
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include baby celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, serving tapas, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in Smallfield, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning a party in Smallfield
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH6, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 20 miles away.
For paella party catering in RH6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Close by, we cover parties in Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Plough and Furrow pub (under half a mile east)
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Common questions in Smallfield
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what you need and we will include it in the quote.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Smallfield
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
What affects the price in Smallfield
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have bins ready
- Count adults and children separately
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, 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