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Live paella catering in Charlton, Surrey
Looking for paella catering in Charlton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Planning an event in Charlton?
Paella catering in Charlton, cooked live
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own. For retirement celebrations and milestone birthday parties, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella and more.
In a hamlet or village like Charlton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Charlton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Your questions about paella catering in Charlton
What’s the nearest station to Charlton for guests?
The closest is Upper Halliford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How far is Charlton from London?
About 16 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed a lot of people?
It is ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How does live paella catering work?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Why choose live paella in Charlton?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Catering across Surrey, including Charlton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Evenings in Charlton stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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 paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TW17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Charlton
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, with guests mingling as it cooks and then sit down to share.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Community events and fairs
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Sunbury Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Also near Charlton
Also in Charlton
Paella catering around Charlton
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Charlton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary Magdalene, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Anywhere in TW17, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlton include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near Charlton include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure each pan is labelled
After service, we pack down our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
- 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