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Paella Party Catering in Staines-upon-Thames
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Staines-upon-Thames and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Staines-upon-Thames events
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Paella party catering in Staines-upon-Thames, cooked live
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. For naming days and christenings and retirement and leaving parties, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros for your guests.
In a town like Staines-upon-Thames, a garden party is the classic choice, with a local hall or club as a good back-up if the garden is small. We just need a level spot to cook. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. 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 Staines-upon-Thames hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Staines-upon-Thames
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Planning a party in Staines-upon-Thames
Staines-upon-Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Hayes, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Staines-upon-Thames. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Staines-upon-Thames to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Parks such as Penton Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Historic houses near Staines-upon-Thames include Botleys Mansion (4 miles south) and Frogmore House (4.9 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
For paella party catering in TW18, TW20 and TW19, we plan around your venue and your guests. From High Street, Goring's Square and London Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Main roads around Staines-upon-Thames include the A308 and A320, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Other places close to Staines-upon-Thames for paella party catering include Egham Hythe (1 mile south-west), Penton Hook (2 miles south), Hythe End (2 miles north-west), Egham (2 miles west) and Thorpe (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles south-east), Ewell (12 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (5 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Schools near Staines-upon-Thames include The Magna Carta School (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Star pub (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Staines-upon-Thames
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a late-May party in Staines-upon-Thames, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Staines-upon-Thames
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Staines-upon-Thames book us for events such as:
- Naming days and christenings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Staines-upon-Thames has its own station, Staines station.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Give separate numbers for children
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
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Common questions in Staines-upon-Thames
Which station should guests use for Staines-upon-Thames?
Staines-upon-Thames has its own station: Staines station.
How far is Staines-upon-Thames from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is paella OK for kids?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How long does the paella take?
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.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
- 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