Surrey · England
Paella Catering in Fickleshole
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Fickleshole. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Paella catering in Fickleshole
Your questions about paella catering in Fickleshole
Is Fickleshole close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Leonard: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in Fickleshole?
We do. We cook at events in Fickleshole and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
About our paella catering in Fickleshole
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Every pan is cooked on its own, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it is office lunches and staff parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
In a rural place like Fickleshole, the setting does a lot of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Live paella in Fickleshole: local details
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Across the CR6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Leonard, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Fickleshole include Down House (2.6 miles east) and Addington Palace (2.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
For paella catering in CR6, we plan around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Fickleshole for paella catering include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Fickleshole include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The White Bear pub (under half a mile south)
Where we can cook in Fickleshole
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Around midsummer it stays light in Fickleshole until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Is live paella right for your event?
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. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Fickleshole
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Fickleshole and the whole of Surrey
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Why choose paella catering in Fickleshole?
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Fickleshole, people book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Retirement celebrations
For guests coming by train, Woldingham station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Towns and villages near Fickleshole
Also in Fickleshole
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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