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Paella catering in KT17
We cook at events in every part of the KT17 postcode district, including Stoneleigh, Epsom Downs and Cuddington. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across KT17
Where we cater in KT17
What we do in KT17
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: fill in our quote form.
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Our paella catering in KT17
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s what we bring to events in KT17. We are often asked to cater company summer parties and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and paella Valenciana.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
What you will pay
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in KT17 and across Surrey
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Landmarks near Stoneleigh
Locally, our events take us close to The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Ewell Castle School and Epsom and Ewell High School, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Station pub (under half a mile south), Hogsmill LNR (0.9 miles west) and Auriol Junior School (under half a mile north). Stoneleigh has its own railway station: Stoneleigh station. Other landmarks nearby include St. Ebba's Hospital (1.5 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Stoneleigh include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.1 miles east)
Catering events across KT17
KT17 covers everything from Epsom, Ewell and Nork 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.
Stoneleigh: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Auriol Junior School, can book us as a food stall. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Hogsmill LNR? Public parks generally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Planning an evening event in Stoneleigh? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, for guests who want a bit of everything.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
FAQs for KT17
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes, that is what it’s made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- 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