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Paella Party Catering for Whitewood events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Whitewood and across Surrey.
- Big birthdays
- Family get-togethers
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering in Whitewood
Questions from Whitewood
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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 generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Whitewood for guests?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there is a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Whitewood.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
About our paella party catering in Whitewood
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. For neighbourhood celebrations and anniversary celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
In a small place like Whitewood, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your party in Whitewood
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Whitewood, people book us for occasions like:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, Godstone station is about 2.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Parties in Whitewood: gardens, venues and local tips
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Parties in Whitewood are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Whitewood is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in RH9. Streets in the area include Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. For parties just outside Whitewood, we cover Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook, from a safe distance.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Also near Whitewood
Also in Whitewood
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Whitewood until about 9:20pm, 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 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Whitewood?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Whitewood hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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