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Paella Catering for Chertsey events
Planning paella catering in Chertsey? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Paella catering in Chertsey
Catering an event in Chertsey
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Chertsey, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Chertsey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Chertsey station is in Chertsey itself. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Anywhere in KT16 and KT15, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Main roads around Chertsey include the A317 and A320, which makes travel to your event easy. We also cook at events in Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chertsey include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (less than half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
How our paella catering works in Chertsey
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Whether it is anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana for your guests.
Around Chertsey, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
More for events in Chertsey
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Evenings in Chertsey 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Confirm allergies by email
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Chertsey
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
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.
How far is Chertsey from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
How much does paella catering cost in Chertsey?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
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. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- 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