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Paella party catering in Mugswell, Greater London
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Mugswell. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
Live paella party catering in Mugswell
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Paella party catering in Mugswell, made fresh on the day
Birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer get-togethers all suit live paella. The cooking is the centrepiece, and the food is served hot and generous. Whether it is family reunions and wakes and memorial gatherings, we’ll put together a menu of churros, mixed paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Planning a London party in Mugswell? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Where
- Mugswell (CR5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. Sunset in Mugswell is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Who books paella party catering in Mugswell?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Naming days and christenings
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Kingswood station is about 1.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Mugswell hosts choose us
- Events in Mugswell and across Greater London
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in Mugswell
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A photo of the garden helps us check the space
Mugswell is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Mugswell
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Churros
Questions from Mugswell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Parties in Mugswell: gardens, venues and local tips
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Give us the address of your party in Mugswell, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 764 places across Greater London. Our events stretch from Mugswell to London (about 16 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Eyhurst Park generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. Mugswell is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in CR5 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Mugswell, we also cover Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include St Bede's School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Well House Inn (within half a mile north)
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: 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