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Paella catering in KT18
Planning an event in KT18? We cook in Great Burgh, Tattenham Corner and Headley and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Paella catering in KT18
Areas within KT18
Catering in KT18
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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About paella catering in KT18
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is exactly what we bring to your event in KT18. On the menu are vegan paella, seafood paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re frequently booked for summer garden parties and weddings and evening receptions.
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including 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.
Prices in KT18
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in KT18, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Local landmarks in Great Burgh
In Great Burgh, that can mean a party near St Mark, The Beacon School and Shawley Community Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Derby Arms (0.9 miles west), Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and Merland Rise Recreational Ground (0.5 miles south). Great Burgh has its own railway station: Tattenham Corner station, handy for guests travelling by train. Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
Catering events across KT18
Across KT18, we cook in 3 towns and 3 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Epsom, Tadworth and Great Burgh or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Great Burgh: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Shawley Community Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Great Burgh include Fitznells Manor (3 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Evenings in Great Burgh stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Make sure each pan is labelled
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
FAQs for KT18
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
- 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