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Paella catering in RH7
Live paella catering across RH7, from Lingfield, Dormansland and Blindley Heath. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Paella catering in RH7
Where we cater in RH7
What we do in RH7
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
How paella catering works in RH7
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. We’re frequently asked to cater garden parties and summer barbecues and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving mixed paella, seafood paella and black rice.
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Pricing in RH7
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Events in RH7 and across Surrey
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Near you in Lingfield
Events here are frequently close to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Lingfield College and Lingfield Primary School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Centenary Fields (less than half a mile north) and The Star pub (under half a mile east). There’s a railway station in Lingfield itself: Lingfield station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Lingfield includes Hedgecourt Lake.
Paella catering in RH7: local guide
Across RH7, we cook in 3 towns and 6 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Lingfield, Dormansland and Blindley Heath to a quiet hamlet: level ground, ventilation and agreed timings.
Lingfield: Nearby historic houses include Hammerwood Park (4.5 miles south-east) and Saint Hill Manor (4.9 miles south). 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Lingfield? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Events we cater in RH7
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for around RH7:
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together.
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Paella compared with other options
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Questions from RH7
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do we need to provide equipment?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You provide a suitable spot and access.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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