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Paella Catering in Mogador
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Mogador and the surrounding area.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
Live paella catering in Mogador
Paella catering for your event in Mogador
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. For birthday celebrations and retirement celebrations, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, seafood paella and black rice for your guests.
In a hamlet or village like Mogador, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Common questions in Mogador
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Mogador?
Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater in Mogador?
We do. We cook at events in Mogador and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Mogador: venues, travel and local tips
Mogador is about 2 miles north-west of Reigate, in Surrey. For paella catering in Mogador, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Mogador. Mogador is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Kingswood Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Betchworth Quarry and Lime Kilns? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Mogador is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across KT20 and the streets around it. From Margery Grove and Mogador Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Margery (1 mile east), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Reigate (2 miles south-east) and Buckland (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north), Horley (6 miles south), Redhill (3 miles south-east), Ewell (7 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Headley Court (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Castle (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mogador include Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Mogador include Reigate College (1.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Sportsman pub (under half a mile north)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Mogador, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Why choose paella catering in Mogador?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Reigate station, about 1.6 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
What affects the price in Mogador
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or KT20 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Paella compared with other options
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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Other catering in Mogador
- 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