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Paella Party Catering in Tilford Reeds
Something 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 Tilford Reeds.
- Garden get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Tilford Reeds?
Paella party catering in Tilford Reeds, cooked live
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 usually love a simple chicken paella. Typical bookings include garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, serving mixed paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
A country party near Tilford Reeds is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Occasions we cook for in Tilford Reeds
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Tilford Reeds and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Tilford Reeds
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
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About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Churros
All ages love churros.
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. 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.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Hosting a paella party in Tilford Reeds
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Tilford Reeds and nearby villages. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Tilford Reeds to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Tilford Reeds include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Moor Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over GU10 and the streets around it. We also cook at parties in Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Tilford Reeds stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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 paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Questions from Tilford Reeds
How far is Tilford Reeds from London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Tilford Reeds?
Farnham station, about 2.3 miles north-west of the centre.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Will the neighbours notice?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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