Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Box Hill, Surrey
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Box Hill: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella catering in Box Hill
Planning live paella in Box Hill
Box Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT20 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Box Hill is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Box Hill to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Betchworth station is about 0.8 miles away. Parks such as Brockham Limeworks usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Box Hill, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in KT20, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Boxhill Road, Usherwood Close and Fort Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at events in Betchworth (1 mile south-east), Brockham (1 mile south), Buckland (1 mile south-east), Strood Green (2 miles south) and Headley (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles west), Woking (13 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (7 miles south-east), Redhill (5 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (3.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Paella catering for your event in Box Hill
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. Whether it is naming days and family parties and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana.
For a rural spot like Box Hill, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Places near Box Hill
What else we do in Box Hill
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s typically the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Box Hill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Box Hill questions
What’s the nearest station to Box Hill for guests?
Betchworth station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
How far is Box Hill from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Are premium seafood options available?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Perfect for your event in Box Hill
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Box Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Milestone birthday parties
- Company summer parties
- Retirement celebrations
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Andrew's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Box Hill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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