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Paella catering in KT10
Live paella catering across KT10, covering Esher, Claygate and Hinchley Wood. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across KT10
Towns and villages in KT10
What we do in KT10
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Paella catering in KT10: what to expect
A couple of different pans covers everyone: meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan paellas. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. We cook vegan paella, mixed paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and milestone birthday parties.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in KT10
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why hosts in KT10 choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Esher
Locally, our events take us close to Milbourne Lodge School, Albert Arms and Esher Church of England High School, among other places. Also close by are Esher Church School (within half a mile south), Claremont Park (0.9 miles south) and St George's Church (within half a mile south-west). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Esher station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (under half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Planning live paella in KT10
There are 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets in KT10, so whether your event is in Esher, Molesey and Hook or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Esher: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Milbourne Lodge School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Claremont Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Planning an evening event in Esher? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It’s generally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Is live paella right for you?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
What paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Your questions about paella catering in KT10
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
- 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