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Paella party catering in Tatsfield, Greater London
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Tatsfield and the surrounding area.
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
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Paella party catering in Tatsfield, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it is served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. For street and neighbourhood parties and summer garden parties, we will put together a menu of seafood paella, vegetable paella and tapas for your guests.
In Tatsfield, a back-garden party is the usual choice, even if the garden is small. We need a level spot clear of fences and trees, and somewhere to park and unload. A picture of the garden helps. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Area
- Tatsfield (TN16)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Extras
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Nearby places to Tatsfield
What else we do in Tatsfield
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. A summer party in Tatsfield stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Party venues around Tatsfield
Tatsfield is about 5 miles east of Caterham, in Greater London. Wherever your party is in the TN16 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Tatsfield is one of 764 places in Greater London where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Historic houses near Tatsfield include Titsey Place (1.4 miles south-west) and Down House (2.7 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Tatsfield is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN16 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. From The Square, Ninehams Road and Maesmaur Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Tatsfield for paella party catering include South Street (1 mile east), Titsey (1 mile south), Force Green (2 miles south-east), Moorhouse Bank (3 miles south) and Westerham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (7 miles north-east), Wimbledon (14 miles north-west), Kennington (14 miles north-west) and New Cross (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Tandridge Priory (2.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include West Kent Golf Course nature reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock, for the fish lovers.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Tatsfield questions
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in Tatsfield
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Oxted station, about 3 miles south-west.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why choose live paella in Tatsfield?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
- 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