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Live paella catering in Paynes Green, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Paynes Green. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Summer garden parties
- Birthday celebrations
- Company summer parties
Live paella catering in Paynes Green
Events we cater in Paynes Green
It suits relaxed, sociable events, with guests mingling as it cooks before sitting down to eat.
In Paynes Green and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About our paella catering in Paynes Green
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Whether it’s office lunches and staff parties and festivals, fairs and school events, we’ll put together a menu of black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella for your guests.
Somewhere as small as Paynes Green, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Paynes Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Paella catering around Paynes Green
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Paynes Green to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Wallis Wood? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Paynes Green is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in RH5, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paynes Green include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
FAQs for Paynes Green
Can you cook in Wallis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Paynes Green for guests?
Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you come to Paynes Green?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Paynes Green is within our area and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
A closer look at the menu
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning paella catering in Paynes Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in Paynes Green and across Surrey
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
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Also in Paynes Green
- 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