Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Anglefield Corner, Surrey
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Anglefield Corner: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Live paella catering in Anglefield Corner
Paella catering for your event in Anglefield Corner
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater milestone birthday parties and naming days and family parties, with mixed paella, black rice and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Anglefield Corner, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- We cover Anglefield Corner and the whole of Surrey
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Anglefield Corner
Many venues have rules for 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.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What affects the price in Anglefield Corner
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Anglefield Corner until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Where we can cook in Anglefield Corner
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Anglefield Corner
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
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What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Mention any other courses or food
- Confirm allergies by email
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Planning live paella in Anglefield Corner
Anglefield Corner is about 5 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. For paella catering in Anglefield Corner, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Anglefield Corner. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Godstone station is about 1.2 miles away.
We cook at events all over the RH9 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Carlton Road and Eastbourne Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include South Godstone (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles east), Tandridge (3 miles north-east) and Bletchingley (3 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (3.1 miles north-west) and East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Anglefield Corner include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
FAQs for Anglefield Corner
What’s the nearest station to Anglefield Corner for guests?
Godstone station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Anglefield Corner close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
- 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