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Paella party catering in Stoughton, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Stoughton: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Stoughton
Is live paella right for your party?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Stoughton and the whole of Surrey
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Paella party catering in Stoughton, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We cook chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for street and neighbourhood parties and retirement celebrations.
Parties around Stoughton are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stoughton? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
Why choose paella party catering in Stoughton?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Whatever you are celebrating in Stoughton, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Emmanuel Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
Also near Stoughton
Also in Stoughton
Stoughton parties: what to know
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For a party in Stoughton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are coming by rail, Guildford station is about 1.4 miles away. Historic houses near Stoughton include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (2.8 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stoughton, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in GU2, GU3 and GU1, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. You will find Stoughton on the A322 and A323, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater parties in Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Christ's College (0.5 miles east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Wooden Bridge pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Stoughton: your questions answered
Is Stoughton close to London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you cater in Stoughton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Stoughton. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Stoughton 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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