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Paella party catering in South Park, Surrey
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across South Park and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in South Park
Planning a party in South Park
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. Across the RH2 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Park to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Luke's, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.1 miles north. South Park is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2. Your party could be at a home on Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Local schools include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
About our paella party catering in South Park
Paella is relaxed food: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it’s anniversaries and engagement parties and family reunions, we can cook vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
Around South Park, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have enough chairs for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
South Park: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to South Park for guests?
The closest is Reigate station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is South Park from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What paella party catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Perfect for your party in South Park
It works for all ages and diets, from children to grandparents.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Castle Grounds normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, it is light in South Park until about 9:20pm, 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.
- 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 from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why South Park hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Park? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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.
- 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