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Live paella catering in Sheerwater, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Sheerwater.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Sheerwater?
Paella catering in Sheerwater, cooked live
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. On the menu are mixed paella, vegetable paella and paella Valenciana, and we are frequently booked for office lunches and staff parties and naming days and family parties.
Somewhere like Sheerwater, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Live paella in Sheerwater: local details
Sheerwater is about 2 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the GU21 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in White Rose Lane? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Historic houses near Sheerwater include Botleys Mansion (2.8 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (2.8 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Anywhere in GU21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Dartmouth Avenue, Dartmouth Green and Pine Grove or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Pyrford (1 mile south-east), Woodham (1 mile north-east), West Byfleet (1 mile east), Horsell (1 mile west) and Pyrford Village (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (14 miles south-west), Ewell (12 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and The Hockey Museum (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Sheerwater includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include The Bishop David Brown School (less than half a mile north-east) and The Bishop David Brown School (under half a mile north-east)
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Sheerwater, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ensure each pan is labelled
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
Occasions we cook for in Sheerwater
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Sheerwater, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Birthday celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Broadmere Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Sheerwater
Can you cook in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Sheerwater?
The closest is West Byfleet station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Do you cater in Sheerwater?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Sheerwater and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Nearby places to Sheerwater
Other catering in Sheerwater
Why choose live paella in Sheerwater?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Sheerwater hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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