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Live paella catering in Egham, Surrey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Egham.
- Community events and fairs
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Egham
Live paella in Egham: local details
Egham is about 6 miles south-east of Slough, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Egham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St John's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Manorcroft Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
This part of Surrey takes in TW20 and TW18. Your event could be at a home on Station Road, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them. Main roads around Egham include the A30 and A308, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Other places close to Egham for paella catering include Englefield Green (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile north), Egham Hythe (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south) and Thorpe (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Egham has plenty of venues and gardens for events.
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
- Schools near Egham include Strode's College (within half a mile north-west) and The Magna Carta School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Railway Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Paella catering for your event in Egham
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. Whether it’s company summer parties and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
In Egham, gardens come in all sizes, and most can host live paella with a little planning. A gazebo over the cooking spot covers you for rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
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.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in Egham and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
FAQs for Egham
What’s the nearest station to Egham for guests?
Egham has its own station: Egham station.
How far is Egham from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Egham
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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 be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Mention any other courses or food
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
Events we cater in Egham
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Summer garden parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, Egham has its own station, Egham station.
Before you book anyone
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Egham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
More for events in Egham
- 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