Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Irons Bottom, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Irons Bottom and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Irons Bottom?
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
About our paella catering in Irons Bottom
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. For engagement and anniversary parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and black rice for your guests.
For a rural spot like Irons Bottom, 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. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Evenings in Irons Bottom stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella catering in Irons Bottom
Could we have live paella in Earlswood Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Paella catering around Irons Bottom
Irons Bottom is about 2 miles south of Reigate, in Surrey. Give us the address of your event in Irons Bottom, and we will plan access and set-up. Irons Bottom is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 16 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Burys Court School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Salfords station, about 2.1 miles east. Irons Bottom is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Anywhere in RH2, we can cook for your guests. Other places close to Irons Bottom for paella catering include Sidlow (1 mile north-east), South Park (2 miles north), Leigh (2 miles west), Dawesgreen (2 miles west) and Reigate (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (3 miles south-east), Redhill (3 miles north-east), Ewell (11 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west) and Caterham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Reigate Castle (2.5 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (1.6 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Irons Bottom
Also in Irons Bottom
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Let us know about other food at the event
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your event in Irons Bottom, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Events we cater in Irons Bottom
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Irons Bottom, people book us for occasions like:
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Earlswood Common? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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