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Paella Catering for Whiteley Village events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Whiteley Village.
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Christenings and family gatherings
Planning an event in Whiteley Village?
Paella catering in Whiteley Village, cooked live
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Whether it’s birthday celebrations and weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice for your guests.
Somewhere like Whiteley Village, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Whiteley Village until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Whiteley Village? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
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:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Make sure each pan is labelled
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.
Questions from Whiteley Village
Can you cook in West End Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Whiteley Village for guests?
Weybridge station, about 1.4 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
Perfect for your event in Whiteley Village
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mark, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- How each diet is kept separate
- When final numbers are due
Catering an event in Whiteley Village
Whiteley Village is about 2 miles south-east of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Whiteley Village. Whiteley Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Whiteley Village to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Thinking of a picnic-style party in West End Common? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Notre Dame Senior School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
We cover events in every part of KT12. Whether your event is on Chestnut Walk, Circle Road and Hornbeam Walk or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For events just outside Whiteley Village, we cover Burwood Park (1 mile north), St George's Hill (1 mile north-west), Brooklands (1 mile west), Weybridge (2 miles north-west) and Hersham (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (7 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Elmbridge Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
- Nearby schools include Heathside School (1.8 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
What paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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