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Paella catering in KT6
We cook at events in every part of the KT6 postcode district, including Surbiton, Seething Wells and Surbiton Park. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in KT6
Where we cater in KT6
Events we cater in KT6
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- All catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in KT6
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include vegan paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for garden get-togethers and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over.
- 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.
What it costs in KT6
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Near you in Surbiton
In Surbiton, that can mean a party near Coronation Hall pub, The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre and Lime Tree Primary School. Nearby too are Stokes Field (1.4 miles south-west), Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south) and St Mark's Church (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Surbiton itself: Surbiton station. Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Surbiton includes The Wood and The Lake.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Live paella across KT6: what to know
Across KT6, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so whether your event is in Surbiton, Chessington and Seething Wells or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
Surbiton: For guests coming by train, Surbiton has its own station, Surbiton station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lime Tree Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Surbiton 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.
Events we cater in KT6
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Company summer parties
- Naming days and family parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Your questions about paella catering in KT6
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
- 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