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Paella Party Catering in Woodmansterne
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Woodmansterne and across Surrey.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Woodmansterne
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Paella party catering in Woodmansterne, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. We take care of the food. For christenings and naming days and summer garden parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros.
Around Woodmansterne, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Woodmansterne, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- 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’re done.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Woodmansterne
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Parties in Woodmansterne: gardens, venues and local tips
Woodmansterne is about 1 mile west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Woodmansterne and nearby villages. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (3.9 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (4.3 miles north-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Woodmansterne has its own station, Chipstead station. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Woodmansterne, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in SM7 and CR5, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Upper Pines, Pine Walk and Water Mead or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Chipstead (1 mile south), Banstead (1 mile north-west), Coulsdon (1 mile east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (5 miles west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south), Ewell (5 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Honeywood Museum (3.5 miles north) and Banstead Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Woodmansterne include Duppas Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include Banstead Preparatory School (1.4 miles north-west) and Woodcote High School (1.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mint pub (0.9 miles west)
For event organisers in Woodmansterne
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
What affects the price in Woodmansterne
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
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.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
Woodmansterne: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Peter's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Also near Woodmansterne
Other catering in Woodmansterne
- 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