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Live paella catering in Belmont, Surrey
Planning paella catering in Belmont? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella catering for Belmont events
About our paella catering in Belmont
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater fairs, fêtes and festivals and naming days and family parties.
In and around Belmont, gardens and local halls are common choices. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Live paella in Belmont: local details
Belmont is about 2 miles south of Sutton, in Surrey. We cater events at gardens, halls and venues around Belmont. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 12 miles away.
Historic houses near Belmont include Nonsuch Mansion (1.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (2.2 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Avenue Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Belmont, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in SM2 and SM5, we can bring paella catering to you. Whether your event is on The Avenue, Sandy Lane and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cheam (1 mile north-west), Cuddington (2 miles north-west), North Looe (2 miles west), Nork (2 miles south-west) and North Cheam (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (11 miles south), Redhill (7 miles south), Reigate (7 miles south), Walton-on-Thames (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles north) and Sutton Hospital (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Belmont include Duppas Hill and Belmont Pastures.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Sutton (0.5 miles north-east) and Glaisdale School (0.8 miles north-west)
Is live paella right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Belmont and the whole of Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
How it works
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Belmont stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Belmont
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
What affects the price in Belmont
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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FAQs for Belmont
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What is live paella catering?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
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