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Paella party catering in Upper Halliford, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Upper Halliford and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
Paella party catering for Upper Halliford events
About our paella party catering in Upper Halliford
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Typical bookings include street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and anniversary celebrations, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
Near Upper Halliford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Towns and villages near Upper Halliford
Other catering in Upper Halliford
Who books paella party catering in Upper Halliford?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
In Upper Halliford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Big birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
Upper Halliford: your questions answered
Is Upper Halliford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Upper Halliford for guests?
Upper Halliford station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Upper Halliford stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
Planning paella party catering in Upper Halliford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Hosting a paella party in Upper Halliford
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. For a party in Upper Halliford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Upper Halliford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Upper Halliford to Guildford (13 miles away).
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Upper Halliford station, about 0.5 miles north. Thinking of a party in Sunbury Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the TW17 postcode area. Streets in the area include Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halliford include Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Upper Halliford include Hawkedale Primary School (within half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
Why choose live paella in Upper Halliford?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Have bins ready
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let the neighbours know
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed 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