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Paella party catering in Strood Green, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Strood Green. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Paella party catering in Strood Green, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For baby celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Country parties near Strood Green suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Planning a party in Strood Green
Strood Green is about 2 miles east of Dorking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Strood Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Strood Green. Strood Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Strood Green to Guildford (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Strood Green include Polesden Lacey (4.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Strood Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH3. We can cater a party on streets such as Tanners Meadow, Brew House Road and Middle Street or the roads around them. Other places close to Strood Green for paella party catering include Bunce Common (1 mile south), Brockham (1 mile north), Dawesgreen (1 mile south-east), Betchworth (1 mile north-east) and Leigh (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (13 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (6 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
A little further out are Headley Court (4.9 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (2.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Inn on The Green (0.8 miles north)
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Sunset in Strood Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH3 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Strood Green
Can you cook in Deepdene Terrace?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you come out to small places like Strood Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. Send your date and we’ll check.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Have bins ready
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Plan seats for most guests
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Strood Green and across Surrey
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
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. We take care of all of it.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- 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