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Paella Party Catering in Wormley
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wormley: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Wormley?
Paella party catering in Wormley, made fresh on the day
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, tapas and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for anniversaries and engagement parties and leaving dos and retirements.
Near Wormley, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Events we cater in Wormley
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Wormley, people book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
- Staff numbers and hours
What happens on the day
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 we time everything to your schedule. Sunset in Wormley is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Wormley
Is Wormley too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Wormley?
Witley station, in Wormley itself.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Include children in your numbers.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Planning a party in Wormley
Wormley is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Wormley, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Wormley is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Witley station is in Wormley itself. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Wormley, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cook at parties all over the GU8 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Petworth Road, Robin Way and Brook Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover parties in Sandhills (1 mile west), Hambledon (1 mile east), Brook (1 mile west), Witley (1 mile north) and Chiddingfold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (8 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.7 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Wormley includes Hydon's Ball and Farncombe Wood.
- Nearby schools include Witley CofE Controlled Infant School (0.9 miles north) and Rodborough (1.9 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For event organisers in Wormley
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Wormley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Why choose live paella in Wormley?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Wormley and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Also near Wormley
What else we do in Wormley
- 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