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Live paella catering in New Haw, Surrey
Planning paella catering in New Haw? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Birthday celebrations
Planning an event in New Haw?
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
About our paella catering in New Haw
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We are often asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and birthday celebrations, with paella Valenciana, black rice and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a smaller place like New Haw, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In New Haw, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Planning paella catering in New Haw? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in New Haw
Is New Haw close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to New Haw for guests?
The closest is Byfleet & New Haw station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
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.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Planning live paella in New Haw
New Haw is about 2 miles south-west of Weybridge, in Surrey. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around New Haw and the surrounding area. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Grange Community Infant School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Manor Farm typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
This part of Surrey takes in KT15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Hawthorn Way, Woodham Lane and Mayfield Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. With the A318 and B385 close by, New Haw is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Byfleet (1 mile south-east), Brooklands (1 mile east), Addlestone (1 mile north), Wisley (2 miles south) and St George's Hill (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south-west), Woking (4 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Runnymede Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fullbrook School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (0.9 miles south-west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in New Haw, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Occasions we cook for in New Haw
It needs no kitchen, so it is at home in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in New Haw and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
For a christening or wedding at a church such as All Saints Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Places near New Haw
What else we do in New Haw
- 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