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Paella catering in RH1
Live paella catering across RH1, from Redhill, South Merstham and Holmethorpe. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in RH1?
Towns and villages in RH1
- Redhill
- South Merstham
- Holmethorpe
- Earlswood
- South Earlswood
- Bletchingley
- Salfords
- South Nutfield
- Merstham
- Nutfield
- Outwood
- Brewer Street
- Reigate
- Meadvale
- Hooley
- Gatton
Catering in RH1
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: use our quote form.
How paella catering works in RH1
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater anniversary celebrations and garden get-togethers, with chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and vegetable paella.
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers 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.
Cost
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Local landmarks in Redhill
Locally, our events take us close to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Saint Matthew's Church and The Carrington School. You will also find White Lion Public House (less than half a mile west), Nutfield Marshes (0.9 miles north-east) and Dunottar School (0.8 miles south-west). There’s a railway station in Redhill itself: Redhill station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are The Belfry (within half a mile north) and Surrey Fire Museum (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Redhill include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
Paella catering in RH1: local guide
RH1 covers everything from Redhill, Reigate and South Merstham to 10 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Redhill: For a christening or wedding at a church such as Saint Matthew's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Redhill 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.
Why live paella works
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in RH1 and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Send allergies to us in writing
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Before you choose a spot
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Your questions about paella catering in RH1
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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