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Paella Party Catering for Warlingham events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Warlingham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big family gatherings
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering in Warlingham
Warlingham: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Warlingham?
The closest is Upper Warlingham station, roughly 0.9 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Warlingham.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Paella party catering in Warlingham, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Popular choices include vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement and leaving parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers.
In a place like Warlingham, a garden party is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will bring everything else. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. Sunset in Warlingham is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Events we cater in Warlingham
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
In Warlingham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Nearby historic houses include Addington Palace (3.5 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.8 miles south-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Warlingham, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Also near Warlingham
Other catering in Warlingham
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Warlingham hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Warlingham parties: what to know
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For a party in Warlingham, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Warlingham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Warlingham to London (13 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Blanchman's Farm? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west.
For paella party catering in CR6 and CR3, we plan around your venue. From Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. You’ll find Warlingham on the B269 and B270, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Close by, we cover parties in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warlingham includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
- 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