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Live paella catering in Pitland Street, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Pitland Street. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Pitland Street
Where we can cook in Pitland Street
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella catering in Pitland Street, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. For big birthdays and company summer parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella and more.
Somewhere as small as Pitland Street, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Around midsummer it stays light in Pitland Street until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Why choose live paella in Pitland Street?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Your questions about paella catering in Pitland Street
How far is Pitland Street from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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 follow the site rules.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Which paellas do you recommend?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Paella catering around Pitland Street
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH5, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Pitland Street is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Pitland Street includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Pitland Street include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
Who books paella catering in Pitland Street?
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Pitland Street, people book us for occasions like:
- Naming days and family parties
- Big birthdays
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Belmont Prep School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Pitland Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
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Also in Pitland Street
- 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