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Paella party catering in Walton on the Hill, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Walton on the Hill.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Planning an event in Walton on the Hill?
About our paella party catering in Walton on the Hill
Add tapas to start, churros for afters and a jug of sangria, and the whole menu is sorted. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and naming days, with vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Country parties near Walton on the Hill suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What happens on the day
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. A summer party in Walton on the Hill 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.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Planning paella party catering in Walton on the Hill? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
If you want special but not formal, live paella is hard to beat. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Walton on the Hill hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Other catering in Walton on the Hill
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Parties in Walton on the Hill: gardens, venues and local tips
Walton on the Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Ashtead, in Surrey. From the centre of Walton on the Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Tadworth station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Historic houses near Walton on the Hill include Fitznells Manor (5 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Walton on the Hill is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in KT20, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Nursery Road, Deans Lane and Meadow Walk. Walton on the Hill sits on or near the B2220, which makes travel to your party easy. For parties just outside Walton on the Hill, we cover Tadworth (1 mile north-east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile east), Headley (2 miles west), Kingswood (2 miles north-east) and Mogador (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Headley Court (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Walton on the Hill includes Reigate Heath and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell pub (0.5 miles north)
FAQs for Walton on the Hill
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Walton on the Hill close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
What affects the price in Walton on the Hill
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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