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Paella party catering in Surbiton, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Surbiton and the surrounding area.
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Live paella party catering in Surbiton
Paella party catering in Surbiton, 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. For wakes and celebrations of life and neighbourhood celebrations, we will put together a menu of tapas, churros and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Throwing a party in Surbiton? Live paella means no cooking for you, and works in gardens, on patios and at hired venues. Tell us about parking permits. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Area
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quotes
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
For event organisers in Surbiton
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
If you’re 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 saves passing messages back and forth.
Places near Surbiton
What else we do in Surbiton
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Surbiton 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
How we price paella party catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Surbiton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Common questions in Surbiton
Can you cook in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mark's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, especially a mild chicken one. Tell us how many and their ages.
Planning a party in Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Surbiton and the surrounding area. Surbiton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Local halls and clubs near Surbiton are an option if the garden is small. If guests are coming by rail, Surbiton station is in Surbiton itself.
Anywhere in KT6, KT5 and KT1, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Surbiton on the A240 and A3210, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to Surbiton for paella party catering include Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Surbiton includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (under half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Coronation Hall pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Who books paella party catering in Surbiton?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Surbiton and Greater London:
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Thinking of a party in Stokes Field? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Surbiton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Surbiton? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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