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Paella Party Catering for Stoke D'Abernon events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Stoke D'Abernon and across Surrey.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Stoke D'Abernon
For event organisers in Stoke D'Abernon
Organising a club, school or community event in Stoke D'Abernon? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella party catering in Stoke D'Abernon, cooked live
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater street and neighbourhood parties and family get-togethers.
Country parties near Stoke D'Abernon suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Towns and villages near Stoke D'Abernon
What else we do in Stoke D'Abernon
What affects the price in Stoke D'Abernon
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- 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 Stoke D'Abernon, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Stoke D'Abernon and the whole of Surrey
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Questions from Stoke D'Abernon
Is Stoke D'Abernon too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a photo of the space.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
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, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Party venues around Stoke D'Abernon
Stoke D'Abernon is about 3 miles north-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Stoke D'Abernon will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. For guests coming by train, Stoke D'Abernon has its own station, Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station. Stoke D'Abernon is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in KT11 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Station Road, Stoke Close and Vincent Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Cobham (1 mile north-west), Oxshott (1 mile north-east), Pachesham Park (2 miles east), West End (3 miles north) and Malden Rushett (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (5 miles east), Horley (14 miles south-east) and Redhill (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Epsom Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Elmbridge Museum (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Stoke D'Abernon include St Andrew's CofE Primary School (1.2 miles north-west) and Therfield School (2.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Plough pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Stoke D'Abernon
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Nearby historic houses include The Homewood (2 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (3.4 miles west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Stoke D'Abernon until about 9:20pm, which gives a garden party a long 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- 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