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Paella Catering for Molesey events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Molesey and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Big birthdays
Planning an event in Molesey?
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella catering in Molesey, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. We are often asked to cater weddings, from canapés to evening food and garden parties and summer barbecues, with paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and black rice.
There may be a hall or club near Molesey if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Around midsummer it stays light in Molesey until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Molesey, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Live paella in Molesey: local details
Molesey is about 6 miles west of Wimbledon, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Molesey and nearby villages. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Molesey to London (about 13 miles away).
Parks such as Cigarette Island Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Hampton Court station is about 0.7 miles away.
For paella catering in KT8, KT7 and KT10, we plan around your venue. From Bell Road, Park Road and Kent Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A309, Molesey is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. For events just outside Molesey, we cover Weston Green (1 mile south-east), Thames Ditton (1 mile south-east), Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-east) and Long Ditton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (13 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Bentall Centre (2.4 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are The Lake and The Wood.
- Local schools include Esher College (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Albion pub (0.6 miles north-east)
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or KT8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Occasions we cook for in Molesey
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Molesey:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Historic houses near Molesey include Hampton Court Palace (0.9 miles north-east) and Strawberry Hill House (3.1 miles north). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Molesey
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Common questions in Molesey
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Molesey for guests?
Hampton Court station, about 0.7 miles north-east of the centre.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Molesey
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- 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