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Paella catering in KT14
We cater across all of the KT14 postcode district, which takes in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Planning an event in KT14?
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Our catering across KT14
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Areas we cover
Paella catering in KT14: what to expect
There’s something generous about paella: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It turns a meal into an occasion. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and black rice.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Local landmarks in Byfleet
You’ll find us cooking near Manor Farm, Fullbrook School and St Mary's CofE Controlled Primary School. Nearby too are Blue Anchor Hotel (less than half a mile east) and Church of St Mary the Virgin (under half a mile south). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is Byfleet & New Haw station, about 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (3.5 miles north-west) and Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.9 miles south). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
Paella catering in KT14: local guide
There are 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets in KT14, so the setting can be anything from Byfleet, Pyrford and West Byfleet to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Byfleet: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Manor Farm? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Byfleet & New Haw station, about 0.8 miles north. In Byfleet, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
FAQs for KT14
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you bring everything you need?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. Chicken and mixed paellas tend to go first, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
- 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