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Paella catering in KT3
Paella, tapas and desserts across KT3, covering New Malden, West Barnes and Motspur Park. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across KT3
Where we cater in KT3
Catering in KT3
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
Our paella catering in KT3
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. We cook mixed paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for wedding breakfasts and evening food and birthday celebrations.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- You share 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 sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
What it costs in KT3
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover KT3 and the whole of Greater London
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in KT3, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Local landmarks in New Malden
You will find us cooking near New Malden Baptist Church, The Glasshouse pub and Beverley Park, among other places. Also close by are Christ Church New Malden CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-east) and Holy Cross School (under half a mile south). New Malden has its own railway station: New Malden station. Nearby you will also find Wimbledon Museum (2.5 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (less than half a mile south-east). The countryside around New Malden includes Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.
Live paella across KT3: what to know
Across KT3, we cook in 3 towns and 0 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from New Malden, Norbiton and Tolworth to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
New Malden: Historic houses near New Malden include Southside House (1.6 miles north-east) and Pembroke Lodge (3.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. If you are celebrating after a service at a church like New Malden Baptist Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. In New Malden, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
What paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or KT3 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Who books paella catering?
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
In KT3 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday celebrations
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
KT3: your questions answered
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
- 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