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Paella Catering in Longcross
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Longcross.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Longcross events
About our paella catering in Longcross
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for wedding breakfasts and evening food and company summer parties.
Somewhere like Longcross, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated.
Paella catering around Longcross
Longcross is about 4 miles south-west of Egham, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Longcross will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Longcross to Guildford (9 miles away).
Historic houses near Longcross include Botleys Mansion (2.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Longcross Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Paella catering in KT16 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Longcross Road, Tanglewood Close and Albury Close or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Trumps Green (1 mile north-east), Stonehill (1 mile south-east), Lyne (2 miles east), Mimbridge (3 miles south) and Ottershaw (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles south), Woking (4 miles south), Camberley (7 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (14 miles east).
A little further out are St. Peter's Hospital (2.6 miles east) and Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south). The countryside around Longcross includes Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Longcross hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Surrey, including Longcross
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Request clear labels at the serving table
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in Longcross
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.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Longcross and Surrey:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Longcross station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or KT16 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Also in Longcross
Your questions about paella catering in Longcross
Do you come out to small places like Longcross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Longcross close to London?
About 23 miles from central London.
How much does paella catering cost in Longcross?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Longcross? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
- 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