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Paella catering in RH6
We cook at events in every part of the RH6 postcode district, which takes in Horley, Smallfield and Hookwood. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across RH6
Towns and villages in RH6
- Horley
- Smallfield
- Hookwood
- Charlwood
- Burstow
- Keeper's Corner
- Shipley Bridge
- Fernhill
- Horne
- Norwood Hill
- Russ Hill
- Crawley
- Copthorne
- Forge Wood
What we do in RH6
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding 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.
Paella catering across RH6
One cooking area feeds plenty of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include milestone birthday parties and naming days and family parties, serving black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella.
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Cost
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why hosts in RH6 choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Local landmarks in Horley
You’ll find us cooking near Oakwood School, Horley Infant School and St Wilfrid's Church, among other places. The closest station to Horley is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
Planning live paella in RH6
RH6 covers everything from Crawley, Horley and Copthorne to 9 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Horley: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Horley Infant School, can book us as a food stall. For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Wilfrid's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Around midsummer it stays light in Horley until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events we cater in RH6
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
In RH6 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Questions from RH6
What does paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Is paella enough as a main?
Paella is a meal in itself. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
- 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