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Paella party catering in Westcott, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Westcott and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Westcott?
How our paella party catering works in Westcott
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Typical bookings include celebrations of life and summer garden parties, serving seafood paella, tapas and churros.
Country parties near Westcott suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For event organisers in Westcott
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Organising a club, school or community event in Westcott? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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What paella party catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Westcott is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Westcott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Questions from Westcott
Is Westcott too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Westcott close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Usually, if there is outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Parties in Westcott: gardens, venues and local tips
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Westcott and nearby villages. Westcott is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Westcott to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Parks such as Milton Heath and The Nower typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St John's Community Hall, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Westcott is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH4, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Westcott, we cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Schools near Westcott include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Count adults and children separately
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Events we cater in Westcott
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (2.2 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- 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