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Paella catering in KT12
Paella, tapas and desserts across KT12, from Walton-on-Thames, Hersham and Burwood Park. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across KT12
Areas within KT12
Our catering across KT12
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
Postcodes nearby
Elsewhere in Surrey
Every town in Surrey
Areas we cover
How paella catering works in KT12
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field. On the menu are vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and vegan paella, and we are often booked for weddings and evening receptions and leaving dos and retirements.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Cost
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s near Walton-on-Thames
Events here are frequently close to Sunbury Park, Walton Oak Primary School and St John and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Not far away are Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
Planning live paella in KT12
Across KT12, we cook in 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and Hersham or a quiet village, the approach is the same: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Walton-on-Thames: Nearby historic houses include The Homewood (2.5 miles south) and Hampton Court Palace (3.3 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Sunbury Park usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Walton-on-Thames, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is normally served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Is live paella right for you?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How we price paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella catering?
People book live paella because it’s food and entertainment at once. The pans become a focal point, and the food is hot and generous.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in KT12 book us for occasions like:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
FAQs for KT12
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
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.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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