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Live paella catering in Epsom, 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 Epsom.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
Live paella catering in Epsom
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our paella catering in Epsom
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Popular choices include mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for staff parties and work lunches and family celebrations and christenings.
In Epsom, 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. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
What else we do in Epsom
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Your questions about paella catering in Epsom
How far is Epsom from London?
Roughly 14 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could we have live paella in Epsom Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much does paella catering cost in Epsom?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
Why choose live paella in Epsom?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Events we cater in Epsom
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Epsom Common? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Live paella in Epsom: local details
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the KT19 area, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Epsom to London (14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.3 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Laine Theatre Arts, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Epsom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the KT19, KT18 and KT17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Epsom sits on or near the A24 and B280, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. Nearby, we also cater events in Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Epsom has lots of places to hold an event.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wellington Public House (within half a mile south-east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Evenings in Epsom stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
- 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