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Paella Party Catering for Epsom events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Epsom. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Retirement celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Milestone birthdays
Planning an event in Epsom?
About our paella party catering in Epsom
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. Popular choices include tapas, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and retirement celebrations.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Epsom frequently happen at home or in a local hall. Paella works in either, as long as there’s outdoor or ventilated space. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. At midsummer, it’s light in Epsom until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Children love watching the paella cook.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Places near Epsom
Also in Epsom
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Party venues around Epsom
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Epsom, and we will plan access and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Epsom to London (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Epsom include Fitznells Manor (1.3 miles north-east) and Nonsuch Mansion (2.3 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Epsom Common? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in KT19, KT18 and KT17, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your party is on High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A24 and B280 close by, Epsom is easy for us to reach for your party. We also cook at parties in Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Surrey, Epsom has plenty of venues and gardens for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Nearby schools include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (under half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Wellington Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Occasions we cook for in Epsom
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Epsom and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Local halls and clubs near Epsom are an option if the garden is small.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Your questions about paella party catering in Epsom
Could we have live paella in Epsom Common?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Epsom?
Epsom has its own station: Epsom station.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why Epsom hosts choose us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
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. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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