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Paella Catering in Church Town
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Church Town. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering for Church Town events
Events we cater in Church Town
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Church Town and Surrey:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (3.8 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Paella catering for your event in Church Town
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We are often asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and retirement celebrations, with vegan paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Church Town, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Church Town, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us 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.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
FAQs for Church Town
How far is Church Town from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does paella catering cost in Church Town?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s usually the most photographed pan.
Where we can cook in Church Town
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Church Town
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella in Church Town: local details
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For paella catering in Church Town, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Church Town is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Church Town to London (about 17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Godstone station is about 2 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Anywhere in RH9, we can cook for your guests. Whether your event is on Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local pubs include Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (under half a mile west)
Also near Church Town
What else we do in Church Town
- 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