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Paella Catering in Bletchingley
Looking for paella catering in Bletchingley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Bletchingley?
Who books paella catering in Bletchingley?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bletchingley, people book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and family parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
For guests coming by train, Nutfield station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
Paella catering in Bletchingley, cooked live
Everything is cooked from scratch on site, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Whether it’s office lunches and staff parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Bletchingley, the setting does a lot of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
FAQs for Bletchingley
Which station should guests use for Bletchingley?
Nutfield station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Bletchingley: venues, travel and local tips
Bletchingley is about 3 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Bletchingley. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Bletchingley to London (18 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Bletchingley Village Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Paella catering in RH1 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include High Street, Kenrick Square and St Marys Walk; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Godstone (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles north-east), Church Town (2 miles east), South Godstone (3 miles south-east) and Tandridge (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (3 miles north) and The Belfry (3 miles west). Open spaces near Bletchingley include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Schools near Bletchingley include Merstham Park School (2.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Prince Albert Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What happens on the day
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Bletchingley? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
How to get a price
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Bletchingley? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Bletchingley
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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