Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Westfield, 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 Westfield.
- Birthday celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Westfield
Paella catering in Westfield, cooked live
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. We cook mixed paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for summer garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Around Westfield, events are often in gardens, local halls or nearby venues. If the road in is narrow, tell us so we can plan the van. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Westfield: venues, travel and local tips
Westfield is about 1 mile south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Westfield will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Westfield is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Mark's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Westfield include Clandon Park (4.1 miles south-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.7 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Westfield is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across GU22 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a home on Ash Road, Moor Lane and Loop Road. Westfield sits on or near the A247, so getting the burners and pans to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Westfield, we also cover Old Woking (1 mile east), Woking (1 mile north-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-west), St John's (2 miles north-west) and Horsell (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (4 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Woking Community Hospital (1 mile north) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Westfield include Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (0.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Drumming Snipe pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Perfect for your event in Westfield
It’s ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
In Westfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Birthday celebrations
For guests coming by train, Woking station is about 1.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Planning an evening event in Westfield? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
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Westfield: your questions answered
Is Westfield close to London?
Roughly 24 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’ll follow the site rules.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which paellas do you recommend?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Do you come to Westfield?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Westfield is within our area. To check your date, use our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
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 it is entertaining too. 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.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Catering across Surrey, including Westfield
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Westfield
These are the factors that matter most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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