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Paella Party Catering in Stanwell Moor
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 Stanwell Moor.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Stanwell Moor events
Common questions in Stanwell Moor
Is Stanwell Moor too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Stanwell Moor close to London?
About 18 miles from central London.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Paella party catering for your party in Stanwell Moor
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater christenings and naming days and street and neighbourhood parties, with seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas.
In a small place like Stanwell Moor, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
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What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Stanwell Moor
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Events we cater in Stanwell Moor
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
In Stanwell Moor and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Thinking of a party in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Stanwell Moor 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
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.
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Hosting a paella party in Stanwell Moor
Stanwell Moor is about 2 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Stanwell Moor. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Stanwell Moor to Guildford (15 miles away).
Historic houses near Stanwell Moor include Frogmore House (4.1 miles west) and Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, Heathrow Terminal 5 Rail station is about 0.8 miles away.
This part of Surrey takes in TW19. From Horton Road, Shellfield Close and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Stanwell Moor, we also cover Poyle (1 mile north-west), Horton (2 miles west), Colnbrook (2 miles north-west), Brands Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hythe End (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (11 miles south), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Stanwell Moor includes Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Thomas Knyvett College (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Wetherspoon Express pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Stanwell Moor? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
- 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