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Paella party catering in Walliswood, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Walliswood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Walliswood
Paella party catering for your party in Walliswood
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a photo. Popular choices include seafood paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and baby celebrations.
Near Walliswood, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Your questions about paella party catering in Walliswood
Could we have live paella in Wallis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Walliswood for guests?
Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come to Walliswood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Walliswood. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. A summer party in Walliswood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Walliswood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Parties in Walliswood: gardens, venues and local tips
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Walliswood or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Walliswood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Walliswood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 3.1 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Walliswood, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, so your party can be anywhere in it. From Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Walliswood, we also cover Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Walliswood includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (within half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
See How we price And The cost guide.
Who books paella party catering in Walliswood?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Walliswood book us for occasions like:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
Thinking of a party in Wallis Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether VAT is included
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Walliswood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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