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Live paella catering in Tattenham Corner, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Tattenham Corner.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Milestone birthday parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Live paella catering in Tattenham Corner
How our paella catering works in Tattenham Corner
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We cook vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice, and we’re frequently booked for christenings and family gatherings and summer garden parties.
Somewhere like Tattenham Corner, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Around midsummer it stays light in Tattenham Corner until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Why choose live paella in Tattenham Corner?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why Tattenham Corner hosts choose us
- Events in Tattenham Corner and across Surrey
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Where we can cook in Tattenham Corner
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Tattenham Corner? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Tattenham Corner: venues, travel and local tips
Tattenham Corner is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Anywhere in KT18, we will come to your venue or garden. Tattenham Corner is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Tattenham Corner to London (15 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Epsom Downs Primary School and Children's Centre, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mark, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Tattenham Corner is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over the KT18, KT20 and KT17 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Old London Road, Epsom Lane North and Azor Place. For events just outside Tattenham Corner, we cover Great Burgh (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north), Langley Vale (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east) and Nork (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
A little further out are The Ashley Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Walton on the Hill (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Aberdour School (1.2 miles east) and The Beacon School (1.3 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Common questions in Tattenham Corner
How far is Tattenham Corner from London?
Roughly 15 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tattenham Corner.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
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 clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Occasions we cook for in Tattenham Corner
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Naming days and family parties
For guests coming by train, Tattenham Corner station is in Tattenham Corner itself.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- 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