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Live paella catering in West Molesey, 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 in West Molesey.
- Retirement celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
Live paella catering in West Molesey
How our paella catering works in West Molesey
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the smell does the rest. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for fairs, fêtes and festivals and anniversaries and engagement parties.
There may be a hall or club near West Molesey if your garden is small; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Why choose paella catering in West Molesey?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in West Molesey book us for occasions like:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Anniversary celebrations
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Chandlers Field Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- Whether travel is included
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Confirm allergies by email
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Towns and villages near West Molesey
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
West Molesey: venues, travel and local tips
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Events in West Molesey are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 395 places in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from West Molesey to London (14 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hampton station is about 0.9 miles away. Parks such as Lower Hampton Road usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
For paella catering in KT8, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. With the B369 close by, West Molesey is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside West Molesey, we also cover East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (1.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Coopers pub (0.9 miles north-east)
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and normally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in West Molesey and across Surrey
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in West Molesey
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Questions from West Molesey
Which station should guests use for West Molesey?
The closest is Hampton station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Lower Hampton Road?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you feed plenty of people?
It is ideal. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in West Molesey stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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