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Paella catering in CR3
Planning an event in CR3? We cook in Caterham, Whyteleafe and Chaldon and every street in between, with paella cooked from scratch.
Book live paella in CR3
Areas within CR3
What we do in CR3
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in CR3
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for festivals, fairs and school events and summer garden parties.
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.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Prices in CR3
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in CR3? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Around Caterham
Locally, our events take us close to The King And Queen Public House, de Stafford School and Sunnydown School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Dollypers Hill (1.9 miles north-west), Hillcroft Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Sacred Heart Church (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
Catering events across CR3
CR3 covers everything from Coulsdon, Caterham and Warlingham to 4 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Caterham: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Dollypers Hill? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (4.7 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Around midsummer it stays light in Caterham until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Have seats for most of your guests
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Occasions we cook for in CR3
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in CR3 book us for occasions like:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden get-togethers
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
For event organisers in CR3
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
CR3 questions
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Can paella be the only main course?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
- 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