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Paella Catering in Ewell
Looking for paella catering in Ewell? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Ewell
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Sangria and bar staff can be added to serve drinks you provide.
How our paella catering works in Ewell
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we can cook paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
Most events in a town like Ewell are in gardens, halls with outdoor space or hired venues. Each works well, as long as there’s a level spot to cook and somewhere close to park. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Occasions we cook for in Ewell
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and family gatherings
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Hogsmill LNR? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
FAQs for Ewell
We are having a ceremony at St Mary's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Could we have live paella in Hogsmill LNR?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cover Ewell?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Ewell and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Also in Ewell
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Ewell, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Ewell and across Surrey
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Planning live paella in Ewell
Ewell is about 10 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. For an event in Ewell, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ewell. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Ewell to London (12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Clement's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mary's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Ewell is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Wherever your event is in KT19, KT17 and SM2, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A24 and A232 close by, Ewell is easy for us to reach. We also cook at events in Stoneleigh (1 mile north-east), Cuddington (1 mile east), Epsom (1 mile south-west), Worcester Park (1 mile north) and North Looe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (14 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles west). Ewell is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
Nearby you will also find Chessington Castle Hill (1.6 miles west) and Cockney Museum (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Ewell includes Tolworth Court Farm Fields and The Lake.
- Local schools include Ewell Castle School (under half a mile south-east) and Blenheim High School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.3 miles north-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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