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Paella Party Catering for Walton-on-Thames events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Walton-on-Thames and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Walton-on-Thames
Who books paella party catering in Walton-on-Thames?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Walton-on-Thames and Surrey:
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Big family gatherings
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Walton-on-Thames include The Homewood (2.5 miles south) and Hampton Court Palace (3.3 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
How our paella party catering works in Walton-on-Thames
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. We are frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and retirement and leaving parties, serving churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Walton-on-Thames often happen at home or in a local hall. Live paella works at both, given some outdoor or ventilated space. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
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What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Walton-on-Thames
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
What paella party catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Walton-on-Thames parties: what to know
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Walton-on-Thames, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Walton-on-Thames to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south.
Paella party catering in KT12 and KT13 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue or the roads around them. Walton-on-Thames sits on or near the A244 and B365, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. We also cook at parties in Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The process
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Walton-on-Thames is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or KT12 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Walton-on-Thames questions
Which station should guests use for Walton-on-Thames?
The closest is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Often, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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