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Paella catering in KT19
We cater across all of the KT19 postcode district, including Epsom, Ewell and Old Malden. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Catering in KT19
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
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About paella catering in KT19
Paella is generous food: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for garden parties and summer barbecues and big birthdays.
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook.
- 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Prices in KT19
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why hosts in KT19 choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Local landmarks in Epsom
Around Epsom, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Epsom Common, Laine Theatre Arts and The Wellington Public House and the streets around them. You will also find Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west), St. Barnabas Church (within half a mile north) and Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Epsom itself: Epsom station. Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
Planning live paella in KT19
There are 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets in KT19, so the setting can be anything from Epsom, Ewell and Chessington to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Epsom: Parks such as Epsom Common usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Epsom has its own station, Epsom station. Evenings in Epsom 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.
Who books paella catering?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden get-togethers
- Naming days and family parties
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
Comparing caterers
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
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.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Your questions about paella catering in KT19
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
Can you feed a lot of people?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which paellas do you recommend?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
What does paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
- 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