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Paella party catering in Woldingham Garden Village, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Woldingham Garden Village. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Baby celebrations
Planning an event in Woldingham Garden Village?
Paella party catering in Woldingham Garden Village, cooked live
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater big birthdays and summer garden parties, with seafood paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Near Woldingham Garden Village, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Hosting a paella party in Woldingham Garden Village
Woldingham Garden Village is about 2 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Parties in Woldingham Garden Village are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Woldingham Garden Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Woldingham Garden Village has its own station, Woldingham station. After a christening at a church like Church of St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
We cater parties across the CR3 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a party on streets such as Hilltop Walk, Camp Road and Beulah Walk or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Woldingham (1 mile south-east), Caterham (2 miles west), Tyler's Green (3 miles south), Godstone (3 miles south) and Titsey (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Warlingham Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
Nearby places to Woldingham Garden Village
What else we do in Woldingham Garden Village
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Woldingham Garden Village, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Planning paella party catering in Woldingham Garden Village? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose paella party catering in Woldingham Garden Village?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Woldingham Garden Village:
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
Historic houses near Woldingham Garden Village include Titsey Place (3 miles south-east) and Addington Palace (4.3 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you are a guest too. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why Woldingham Garden Village hosts choose us
- Catering across Surrey, including Woldingham Garden Village
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Your questions about paella party catering in Woldingham Garden Village
Is Woldingham Garden Village too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Could we have live paella in Blanchman's Farm?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
When should I book?
Early for summer weekends. Check your date with us.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much does paella party catering cost in Woldingham Garden Village?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
- 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