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Paella Catering for West Byfleet events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in West Byfleet. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Paella catering in West Byfleet
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How our paella catering works in West Byfleet
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. On the menu are black rice, mixed paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for company summer parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Around West Byfleet, events are frequently in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
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Paella catering around West Byfleet
West Byfleet is about 3 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. From the centre of West Byfleet to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. West Byfleet is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Manor Farm? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cook at events all over the KT14 postcode area and the streets around it. From Station Road, Station Approach and The Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. For events just outside West Byfleet, we cover Woodham (1 mile north-west), Pyrford (1 mile south-west), Sheerwater (1 mile west), Pyrford Village (2 miles south) and Row Town (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are The Hockey Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fullbrook School (within half a mile north) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Station pub (less than half a mile north)
Is live paella right for your event?
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. Ask us for a quote.
Why West Byfleet hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Your questions about paella catering in West Byfleet
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to West Byfleet for guests?
West Byfleet has its own station: West Byfleet station.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including West Byfleet.
A closer look at the menu
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Byfleet? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Around midsummer it stays light in West Byfleet 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 is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in West Byfleet
Live paella is food and a show in one. The pans become a focal point, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
These are some of the occasions we cater around West Byfleet:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like The Marist Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Staff numbers and hours
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
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