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Paella Party Catering for Tongham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Tongham.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Paella party catering for Tongham events
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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 saves passing messages back and forth.
How our paella party catering works in Tongham
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and retirement celebrations, with churros, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a place like Tongham, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Tell us about access and parking, and we will bring everything else. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan where rubbish goes
Children love watching the paella cook.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Perfect for your party in Tongham
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Thinking of a party in Aldershot Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and deposit
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Tongham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Tongham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Common questions in Tongham
How far is Tongham from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Paella compared with other options
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Tongham hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
Also near Tongham
More for events in Tongham
Planning a party in Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. Across the GU10 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Tongham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (7 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east. After a christening at a church like Church of St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Tongham, we also cover Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Tongham include The Connaught School (within half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
- 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