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Paella Party Catering for Woodham events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Woodham.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Woodham
How our paella party catering works in Woodham
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re often booked for celebrations of life and leaving dos and retirements.
For a party in Woodham, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Woodham is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Who books paella party catering in Woodham?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Big birthdays
For guests coming by train, West Byfleet station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
Your questions about paella party catering in Woodham
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Woodham for guests?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Sangria sets the mood.
Also near Woodham
Other catering in Woodham
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For event organisers in Woodham
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Parties in Woodham: gardens, venues and local tips
Woodham is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Parties in Woodham are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Woodham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Woodham include Botleys Mansion (2.2 miles north-west) and Byfleet Manor (2.3 miles south-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Wherever your party is in KT15 and GU21, we can cook for your guests. Whether your party is on Willow Close, Greenwood Close and Westwood Avenue or a nearby road, we can cook there. For parties just outside Woodham, we cover West Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Sheerwater (1 mile south-west), Pyrford (1 mile south), Row Town (1 mile north) and Ottershaw (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St. Peter's Hospital (2.3 miles north) and The Peacocks (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Schools near Woodham include The Grange Community Infant School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (0.5 miles south-east)
- 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