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Paella catering in KT9
Live paella catering across KT9, covering Chessington, Hook and Barwell. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in KT9?
Where we cater in KT9
Catering in KT9
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About paella catering in KT9
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We cook vegan paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we are often booked for anniversary celebrations and retirement and leaving parties.
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
What it costs in KT9
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Chessington
Around Chessington, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Chessington Community College, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Castle Hill Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Horton Country Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.2 miles north). Chessington has its own railway station: Chessington North station. Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (2.6 miles south-east) and Cockney Museum (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Chessington include Kingston Hill Road area and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.8 miles north)
Planning live paella in KT9
There are 3 towns and 4 villages and hamlets in KT9, so the setting can be anything from Chessington, Hook and Ditton Hill to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Chessington: Thinking of a picnic-style party in Horton Country Park? Public parks typically need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Castle Hill Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Planning an evening event in Chessington? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
How we price paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your event in KT9, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Put allergy details in writing
After service, we pack down our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Who books paella catering?
It suits relaxed, sociable events, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, and is typically served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it is a crowd-pleaser.
Your questions about paella catering in KT9
What does paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including KT9.
- 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