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Live paella catering in Titsey, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Titsey and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Titsey?
How our paella catering works in Titsey
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. For weddings and evening receptions and fairs, fêtes and festivals, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and black rice for your guests.
For a rural spot like Titsey, the countryside is part of the appeal: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. 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 booking.
Why Titsey hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Titsey and across Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Titsey: your questions answered
Is Titsey too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
It is ideal. Big pans feed a lot of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Towns and villages near Titsey
More for events in Titsey
Why choose paella catering in Titsey?
There is no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Oxted School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Catering an event in Titsey
Titsey is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. For paella catering in Titsey, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Oxted station is about 1.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (less than half a mile west) and Quebec House (2.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Titsey is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in RH8. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tatsfield (1 mile north), Limpsfield (1 mile south-west), Moorhouse Bank (2 miles south-east), South Street (2 miles north-east) and The Chart (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (10 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (1.7 miles south). Open spaces near Titsey include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Botley Hill.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Around midsummer it stays light in Titsey until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Titsey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
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.
Tapas or canapés make a good start as the rice cooks.
What affects the price in Titsey
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Titsey, and we will put together a menu and price.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It is a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
- 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