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Paella Catering for Lyne events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Lyne.
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Lyne
How our paella catering works in Lyne
There’s something generous about paella: giant pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are paella Valenciana, black rice and seafood paella, and we’re often booked for festivals, fairs and school events and birthday celebrations.
In a hamlet or village like Lyne, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
What paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lyne, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Is live paella right for your event?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Lyne hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Lyne and the whole of Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And The cost guide.
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Lyne? 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.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella catering around Lyne
Lyne is about 3 miles south of Egham, in Surrey. For an event in Lyne, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Lyne. Lyne is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 10 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Riverside Walk? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Lyne include Botleys Mansion (1 mile south) and Byfleet Manor (5 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Paella catering in KT16 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Almners Road, Pantiles Close and Lyne Lane or the roads around them. For events just outside Lyne, we cover Chertsey (1 mile east), Trumps Green (2 miles west), Ottershaw (2 miles south), Stonehill (2 miles south-west) and Row Town (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (5 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (12 miles east), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Spelthorne Museum (3.3 miles north) and St. Peter's Hospital (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyne includes St Ann's Hill and St Ann's Lake.
- Schools near Lyne include White Lodge Children's Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Salesian School (0.9 miles south-east)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
Common questions in Lyne
Is Lyne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Lyne from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you come to Lyne?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lyne is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
For event organisers in Lyne
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Why choose paella catering in Lyne?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Christenings and family gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Chertsey station, about 1.2 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It’s a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
More for events in Lyne
- 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