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Paella party catering in Witley, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Witley. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
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Paella party catering in Witley, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For summer garden parties and big family gatherings, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas for your guests.
In a small place like Witley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Your questions about paella party catering in Witley
Do you come out to small places like Witley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Witley close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Witley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Why choose live paella in Witley?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Catering across Surrey, including Witley
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Witley
What else we do in Witley
Planning a party in Witley
Witley is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Parties in Witley are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Witley to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Historic houses near Witley include Loseley Park (4.6 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Witley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU8 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Sunny Down, Willow Mead and Dorlcote Way. If your venue is just outside Witley, we also cover Cramhurst (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile north-east), Mousehill (1 mile north), Enton Green (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Godalming Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Open spaces near Witley include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (0.6 miles north) and King Edward's School Witley (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Let the neighbours know
- Have bins ready
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Witley
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Witley, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- If the price includes VAT
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Witley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
- 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