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Paella Catering in South Earlswood
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in South Earlswood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Staff parties and work lunches
Live paella catering in South Earlswood
About our paella catering in South Earlswood
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and family celebrations and christenings, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and mixed paella.
In a rural place like South Earlswood, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Events in South Earlswood and across Surrey
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Common questions in South Earlswood
How far is South Earlswood from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ the King?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Where we can cook in South Earlswood
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
Catering an event in South Earlswood
South Earlswood is about 2 miles south of Redhill, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in South Earlswood will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Parks such as Earlswood Common typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Earlswood (Surrey) station is about 0.9 miles away. South Earlswood is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Maple Road, Heston Road and Horley Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. We also cook at events in Earlswood (1 mile north), Salfords (1 mile south), Meadvale (1 mile north-west), Redhill (2 miles north) and South Nutfield (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Ewell (10 miles north), Caterham (6 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west), Ashtead (9 miles north-west) and Leatherhead (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find The Belfry (1.8 miles north) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around South Earlswood includes Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Schools near South Earlswood include Reigate School (1.2 miles north-west) and Dunottar School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Flying Scud pub (1 mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Tell us how many children are coming
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Planning an evening event in South Earlswood? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in South Earlswood
What affects the price in South Earlswood
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
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
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of where we’d cook
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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