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Live paella catering in Woking, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Woking and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Company summer parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering near Woking
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering in Woking, made fresh on the day
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. We cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we are often booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
There is no shortage of venues in Woking, from hotels and function rooms to big back gardens. Wherever you hold it, we need a level, ventilated spot to cook, and town-centre parking is worth mentioning when you enquire. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Nearby places to Woking
What else we do in Woking
Who books paella catering in Woking?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Woking, people book us for occasions like:
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
Historic houses near Woking include Botleys Mansion (4.3 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
Woking: venues, travel and local tips
Woking is about 24 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. From the centre of Woking to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 395 places across Surrey.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary of Bethany, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. For guests coming by train, Woking station is about 0.7 miles away.
Anywhere in GU21, GU22, GU24 and GU3, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From High Street, Market Walk and Gloucester Square or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A247 and A320, Woking is easy for us to reach with everything for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Goldsworth Park (1 mile west), St John's (1 mile west), Horsell (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north). Woking is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are The Peacocks (0.6 miles east) and The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles east). The countryside around Woking includes Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include Woking High School (0.9 miles north) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles north)
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Planning an evening event in Woking? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, live paella is easier for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Let us know about other food at the event
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice cooks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Woking questions
How far is Woking from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Woking?
Woking station, about 0.7 miles east of the centre.
How does live paella catering work?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
What seafood can we have?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
- 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