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Paella catering in KT21
We cater across all of the KT21 postcode district, including Ashtead. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
Paella catering in KT21
Where we cater in KT21
Catering in KT21
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Across Surrey
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Areas we cover
Paella catering in KT21: what to expect
There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It makes the food an event in itself. Popular choices include black rice, vegetable paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for retirement and leaving parties and christenings and family gatherings.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand.
- Get in touch 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.
Pricing in KT21
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why hosts in KT21 choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover KT21 and the whole of Surrey
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Landmarks near Ashtead
Around Ashtead, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Ashtead Park, St George's Church and The Leg Of Mutton And Cauliflower Public House and the streets around them. Also close by are St Andrew's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west), Parsons Mead School (within half a mile south) and Barnett Wood Infant School (less than half a mile north-west). The closest station to Ashtead is Ashtead station, roughly 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (1.7 miles south-east) and Walton on the Hill (3.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Box Hill and The Lake.
Catering events across KT21
Across KT21, we cook in 1 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Ashtead to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Ashtead: For guests coming by train, Ashtead station is about 0.6 miles away. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Parsons Mead School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Ashtead stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, not seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in KT21.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
Working with your venue
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Questions from KT21
Do you bring everything you need?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
- 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