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Paella Catering for Walton-on-Thames events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Walton-on-Thames and across Surrey.
- Company summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in Walton-on-Thames
Paella catering for your event in Walton-on-Thames
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it is ready, it is served straight from the pan. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and retirement and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
Most events in a town like Walton-on-Thames are in gardens, halls with outdoor space or hired venues. Each works well, as long as there is a level spot to cook and somewhere close to park. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Paella catering around Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of Walton-on-Thames to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Walton-on-Thames to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include The Homewood (2.5 miles south) and Hampton Court Palace (3.3 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For guests coming by train, Walton-On-Thames station is about 0.8 miles away.
Here we cover the KT12 and KT13 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue. Walton-on-Thames sits on or near the A244 and B365, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
Why choose paella catering in Walton-on-Thames?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Parks such as Sunbury Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Around midsummer it stays light in Walton-on-Thames until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, because each paella has its own pan. It’s served quickly from the pan, so queues move. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Walton-on-Thames hosts choose us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Walton-on-Thames
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Walton-on-Thames questions
Which station should guests use for Walton-on-Thames?
Walton-On-Thames station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre.
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cover Walton-on-Thames?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Walton-on-Thames and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
- 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