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Paella Catering for Stanwell Moor events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stanwell Moor and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella catering for Stanwell Moor events
Paella catering in Stanwell Moor, made fresh on the day
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it is ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with black rice, mixed paella and seafood paella.
For a rural spot like Stanwell Moor, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Mention any other courses or food
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is generally the most photographed pan.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Live paella in Stanwell Moor: local details
Stanwell Moor is about 2 miles north of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Stanwell Moor will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stanwell Moor to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
Parks such as Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Anywhere in TW19, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Horton Road, Shellfield Close and Spout Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover events in Poyle (1 mile north-west), Horton (2 miles west), Colnbrook (2 miles north-west), Brands Hill (2 miles north-west) and Hythe End (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (11 miles south), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (13 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Windsor Castle (4.7 miles west) and Spelthorne Museum (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Staines Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Thomas Knyvett College (2.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include Wetherspoon Express pub (0.8 miles north-east)
For event organisers in Stanwell Moor
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Live paella or other catering?
Next to a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. It is served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Events in Stanwell Moor and across Surrey
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
What paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Stanwell Moor? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Stanwell Moor
Could we have live paella in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Stanwell Moor too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cover Stanwell Moor?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stanwell Moor is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
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