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Paella Catering for Mickleham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Mickleham. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Big birthdays
- Weddings and evening receptions
Live paella catering in Mickleham
Paella catering in Mickleham, made fresh on the day
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We are frequently asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and staff parties and work lunches, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Mickleham, the countryside is part of the appeal: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Also near Mickleham
Also in Mickleham
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea.
Common questions in Mickleham
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Mickleham?
The closest is Box Hill & Westhumble station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Is live paella right for your event?
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Events in Mickleham and across Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Mickleham? 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get 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, use our quote form.
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Live paella in Mickleham: local details
Mickleham is about 2 miles south of Leatherhead, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the pans to you. Mickleham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Mickleham to Guildford (11 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Norbury Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Mickleham is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cover events in every part of RH5. Whether your event is on Old London Road, School Lane and Dell Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Mickleham, we also cover Westhumble (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north), Pixham (2 miles south), Fetcham (2 miles north-west) and Great Bookham (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (5 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (2.4 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mickleham include Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Box Hill School (within half a mile south-west) and The Ashcombe School (2.2 miles south)
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Mickleham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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