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Paella catering in KT24
We cater across all of the KT24 postcode district, including East Horsley, West Horsley and Effingham. The paella is cooked fresh in front of your guests.
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Events we cater in KT24
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in KT24: what to expect
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, very little goes to waste, and the food arrives hot. That is why it works for so many events. We’re frequently asked to cater community events and fairs and birthday celebrations, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What you will pay
There is 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. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover KT24 and the whole of Surrey
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What’s near East Horsley
Around East Horsley, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Raleigh School, Church of St Martin and The Forest and the Highlands and the streets around them. You will also find Howard of Effingham School (1.5 miles east) and Duke Of Wellington Public House (1 mile south). There is a railway station in East Horsley itself: Horsley station, handy for guests travelling by train. Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (3.2 miles north-west). The countryside around East Horsley includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
Live paella across KT24: what to know
From East Horsley, West Horsley and Little Bookham to 1 villages and hamlets, events across KT24 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
East Horsley: For guests coming by train, East Horsley has its own station, Horsley station. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as The Raleigh School, can book us as a food stall. In East Horsley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Is live paella right for you?
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.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
- Who provides the crockery
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Working with your venue
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in KT24? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Occasions we cook for in KT24
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Birthday celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and family parties
How we price paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
KT24: your questions answered
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
- 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