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Paella Catering in Shepperton
Looking for paella catering in Shepperton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella catering in Shepperton
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
How our paella catering works in Shepperton
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, starting with a slow sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, then the stock, saffron and rice. For naming days and family parties and staff parties and work lunches, we will put together a menu of paella Valenciana, vegan paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
A place like Shepperton frequently has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; any can work for paella, with permission and somewhere outside to cook. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Also near Shepperton
Other catering in Shepperton
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella in Shepperton: local details
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. Across the TW17 area, we can bring the pans to you. Shepperton is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Shepperton to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Shepperton has its own station, Shepperton station. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Nicholas, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
For paella catering in TW17, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane or the roads around them. You’ll find Shepperton on the B3366, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater events in Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Shepperton includes Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Shepperton include St Nicholas CofE Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Your questions about paella catering in Shepperton
How far is Shepperton from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Shepperton?
Shepperton station, in Shepperton itself.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How much does paella catering cost in Shepperton?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook while everyone watches, and serve at the time you want.
Do you come to Shepperton?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Shepperton and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Who books paella catering in Shepperton?
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shepperton:
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Milestone birthday parties
Historic houses near Shepperton include The Homewood (3.8 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (4.2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- When final numbers are due
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What affects the price in Shepperton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in Shepperton until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- 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 it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ensure each pan is labelled
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- We cover Shepperton and the whole of Surrey
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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