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Paella party catering in Westfield, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Westfield and the surrounding area.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering in Westfield
How our paella party catering works in Westfield
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. On the menu are vegetable paella, tapas and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and family reunions.
Parties around Westfield are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Party venues around Westfield
Westfield is about 1 mile south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Westfield will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.2 miles north. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Mark's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Westfield, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU22 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Ash Road, Moor Lane and Loop Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Westfield on the A247, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For parties just outside Westfield, we cover Old Woking (1 mile east), Woking (1 mile north-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-west), St John's (2 miles north-west) and Horsell (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (1 mile north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south). The countryside around Westfield includes Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Westfield include Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Drumming Snipe pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Places near Westfield
What else we do in Westfield
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. A summer party in Westfield stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get 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 use our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Westfield
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
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:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Your questions about paella party catering in Westfield
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at St Mark's 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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Often, yes. We need a suitable spot and the venue’s agreement.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Perfect for your party in Westfield
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
Thinking of a party in Hoe Valley Linear Park? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Westfield
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Westfield, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Catering across Surrey, including Westfield
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
- 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