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Paella Catering in Leatherhead
Treat your guests to live paella at your event in Leatherhead. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
Paella catering in Leatherhead
About our paella catering in Leatherhead
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. For family celebrations and christenings and anniversary celebrations, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegan paella and seafood paella and more.
Most events in a town like Leatherhead are in gardens, halls with outdoor space or hired venues. Each works well, provided we can park nearby and cook on level ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Perfect for your event in Leatherhead
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.
In Leatherhead and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
Thinking of a picnic-style party in River Mole LNR? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
Leatherhead: your questions answered
Is Leatherhead close to London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
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 follow the site rules.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Leatherhead
More for events in Leatherhead
Paella catering around Leatherhead
Leatherhead is about 4 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Leatherhead and nearby villages. Leatherhead is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Leatherhead to Guildford (11 miles away).
Historic houses near Leatherhead include Polesden Lacey (3.4 miles south-west) and The Homewood (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of Our Lady and St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Leatherhead is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in KT22, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Station Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A24 and A245, Leatherhead is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater events in Fetcham (1 mile west), Mickleham (2 miles south), Great Bookham (2 miles south-west), Westhumble (3 miles south) and Little Bookham (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles south-east) and Ewell (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Walton on the Hill (3.5 miles east) and Headley Court (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Local schools include St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east) and St Andrew's Catholic School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Duke's Head Public House (within half a mile south)
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 are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What happens on the day
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. Around midsummer it stays light in Leatherhead 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.
- Send us 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.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
- 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