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Paella party catering in Englefield Green, Surrey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Englefield Green.
- Baby celebrations
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering for Englefield Green events
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we will put together a menu and price.
Paella party catering in Englefield Green, cooked live
Paella is made for relaxed parties: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Typical bookings include summer garden parties and wakes and celebrations of life, with mixed paella, churros and tapas.
Parties around Englefield Green are frequently relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
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Is live paella right for your party?
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Englefield Green questions
How far is Englefield Green from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Englefield Green?
Egham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is paella OK for kids?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Count adults and children separately
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Englefield Green is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Party venues around Englefield Green
Englefield Green is about 1 mile west of Egham, in Surrey. For a party in Englefield Green, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Englefield Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Egham station, about 1 mile east. Thinking of a party in Windsor Great Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Paella party catering in TW20 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include South Road, Albert Road and Willson Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Englefield Green include the A328, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Bishopsgate (1 mile north-west), Egham Wick (1 mile south-west), Egham (1 mile east), Stroude (1 mile south-east) and Hythe End (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (13 miles south), Woking (8 miles south), Camberley (10 miles south-west), Epsom (14 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Windsor Castle (4 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Strode's College (0.9 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (2.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Barley Mow Public House (within half a mile north-west)
- 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