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Paella party catering in Wonersh, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Wonersh.
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Paella party catering near Wonersh
About our paella party catering in Wonersh
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you are unsure. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and tapas, and typical bookings are for wakes and memorial gatherings and street and neighbourhood parties.
Country parties near Wonersh suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What affects the price in Wonersh
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Wonersh 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.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wonersh? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose paella party catering in Wonersh?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Wonersh:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
After a christening at a church like Wonersh United Reformed Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Hosting a paella party in Wonersh
Wonersh is about 4 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Wonersh, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Wonersh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook.
If guests are coming by rail, Chilworth station is about 1.5 miles away. Thinking of a party in Shalford Mill? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Wonersh, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on The Street, Woodyers Close and The Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Wonersh, we also cover Bramley (1 mile west), Shamley Green (1 mile south-east), Birtley Green (1 mile south), Stroud Common (2 miles south-east) and Grafham (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Reigate (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Police Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Silent Pool.
- Nearby schools include St Catherine's School (0.7 miles west) and Broadwater School (2.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Grantley Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Towns and villages near Wonersh
What else we do in Wonersh
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wonersh? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
FAQs for Wonersh
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 follow the site rules.
Is Wonersh close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Wonersh
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
- 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