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Paella Party Catering in Woking
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Woking and the surrounding area.
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
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How our paella party catering works in Woking
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Typical bookings include birthday parties and retirement celebrations, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
There are plenty of party venues in Woking, but home is frequently the best venue of all. Tell us about access and parking. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Why choose paella party catering in Woking?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Woking and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Naming days and christenings
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Parks such as Hoe Valley Linear Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Woking hosts choose us
- Events in Woking and across Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Your questions about paella party catering in Woking
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary of Bethany: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Woking from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Towns and villages near Woking
Also in Woking
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
Dishes our guests love
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Hosting a paella party in Woking
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. Parties in Woking are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, Woking station is about 0.7 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (4.3 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.9 miles east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
We cover parties in every part of GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3 and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or the roads around them. Woking sits on or near the A247 and A320, so getting the burners and pans to your party is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). Open spaces near Woking include Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, it is light in Woking until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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