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Paella Party Catering in South Merstham
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in South Merstham.
- Big family gatherings
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
Live paella party catering in South Merstham
About our paella party catering in South Merstham
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around South Merstham. For summer garden parties and celebrations of life, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros and more.
In a place like South Merstham, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
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About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. A summer party in South Merstham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in South Merstham
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in South Merstham
It is generous and sociable, ideal when people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints', with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
For event organisers in South Merstham
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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’ll follow them.
How we price paella party catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in South Merstham, and we will put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan seats for most guests
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Count adults and children separately
When you are 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.
FAQs for South Merstham
Is South Merstham close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for South Merstham?
South Merstham has its own station: Merstham station.
Do you come to South Merstham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and South Merstham is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How much does paella party catering cost in South Merstham?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
South Merstham parties: what to know
South Merstham is about 2 miles north-east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around South Merstham and the surrounding area. South Merstham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Merstham to London (about 17 miles away).
Parks such as Nutfield Marshes typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, Merstham station is in South Merstham itself. South Merstham is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of RH1 and the streets around it. Whether your party is on Station Road South, London Road South and Station Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. For parties just outside South Merstham, we cover Merstham (1 mile north), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-west), Gatton (1 mile west), Nutfield (2 miles south-east) and Redhill (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles south-west), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west) and Caterham (3 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles south-east) and The Belfry (1.7 miles south-west). The countryside around South Merstham includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near South Merstham include Merstham Park School (within half a mile south-east) and East Surrey College (0.8 miles 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