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Paella catering in CR6
We cook at events in every part of the CR6 postcode district, which takes in Warlingham, Hamsey Green and Chelsham. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Planning an event in CR6?
Where we cater in CR6
Catering in CR6
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in CR6: what to expect
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. Typical bookings include company summer parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and mixed paella.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Prices in CR6
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in CR6 and across Surrey
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in CR6, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Around Warlingham
In Warlingham, that can mean a party near The White Lion Public House, Blanchman's Farm and Warlingham Village Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (under half a mile north) and Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Upper Warlingham station, about 0.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). For a walk before or after the party, there is Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
Paella catering in CR6: local guide
From Warlingham, Hamsey Green and Chelsham to 4 villages and hamlets, events across CR6 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Warlingham: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Historic houses near Warlingham include Addington Palace (3.5 miles north) and Titsey Place (3.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Evenings in Warlingham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Put allergy details in writing
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not provide them.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of the space, if you can
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for you?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, because each paella has its own pan. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Questions from CR6
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that is what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Most events choose two or three: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
- 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