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Paella Party Catering in Thames Ditton
Planning paella party catering in Thames Ditton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Thames Ditton
Questions from Thames Ditton
Could we have live paella in Giggs Hill Green?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater in Thames Ditton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Thames Ditton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Paella party catering in Thames Ditton, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, with vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Around Thames Ditton, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Party venues around Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is about 1 mile west of Surbiton, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Thames Ditton and nearby villages. Thames Ditton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Thames Ditton to London (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St. Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Giggs Hill Green generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Here we cover the KT7 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on High Street, Watts Road and Ditton Close. Thames Ditton sits on or near the A307, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Thames Ditton for paella party catering include Weston Green (1 mile south-west), Long Ditton (1 mile east), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile east) and Molesey (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (4 miles south-east) and Egham (10 miles west).
A little further out are Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east) and Bentall Centre (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Thames Ditton include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.5 miles west) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include George and Dragon pub (under half a mile north)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.8 miles south-east)
Where we can cook in Thames Ditton
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Thames Ditton until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Who books paella party catering in Thames Ditton?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1 mile north) and Strawberry Hill House (3.4 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Comparing caterers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
- 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