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Live paella catering in Horton, 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 Horton.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Paella catering in Horton
Paella catering in Horton, cooked live
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, very little goes to waste, and the food is served hot. That’s why it works for so many events. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and naming days and family parties, serving seafood paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
For a rural spot like Horton, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Common questions in Horton
Could we have live paella in Horton Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Horton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Horton: venues, travel and local tips
Horton is about 1 mile north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Horton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Horton to London (13 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Chessington South station is about 0.9 miles away. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Horton. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the KT19 and KT9 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Horton Lane, Oakwood Avenue and Jenner Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Chessington (1 mile north), Epsom (1 mile south-east), Ewell (2 miles east), Old Malden (2 miles north-east) and Stoneleigh (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (12 miles west), Horley (13 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles south-east), Egham (12 miles north-west) and Reigate (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.6 miles south-east) and Epsom Cluster (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bonesgate Open Space and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Chessington Community College (0.9 miles north-west) and Kingswood House School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles north)
Why choose paella catering in Horton?
It needs no kitchen, so it’s at home in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
- Payment terms and deposit
Dishes our guests love
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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