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Paella Party Catering for Virginia Water events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Virginia Water and the surrounding area.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
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Paella party catering in Virginia Water, made fresh on the day
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Whether it’s big family gatherings and garden parties and summer barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
For a party in Virginia Water, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Your questions about paella party catering in Virginia Water
Is Virginia Water close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Christ Church: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Virginia Water
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
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Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, it is light in Virginia Water until about 9:20pm, 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.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Parties in Virginia Water: gardens, venues and local tips
Virginia Water is about 2 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Virginia Water or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Virginia Water is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Virginia Water station is in Virginia Water itself. Historic houses near Virginia Water include Botleys Mansion (2.5 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Here we cover the GU25 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Chapel Square, Station Approach and Monks Road. Virginia Water sits on or near the B389, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Stroude (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Green (1 mile east), Wentworth (1 mile west), Thorpe (1 mile east) and Egham Wick (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (6 miles south), Camberley (8 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Virginia Water include Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Rose And Crown Public House (0.8 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Perfect for your party in Virginia Water
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the price includes, item by item
- 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