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Paella catering in SM1

Planning an event in SM1? We cover Sutton, Benhilton and Carshalton and every street in between, with live paella cooked at your venue.

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Our paella catering in SM1

Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Popular choices include seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and paella Valenciana, and we’re often booked for christenings and family gatherings and festivals, fairs and school events.

When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule.

Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
We serve, then leave our area tidy.

What it costs in SM1

Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.

What you get with us

Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Waiting staff and crockery on request
We cover SM1 and the whole of Greater London
Real theatre, not just catering

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We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.

Landmarks near Sutton

Around Sutton, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near The Grapes pub, Robin Hood Junior School and Sutton College of Learning for Adults and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Nicholas Church (within half a mile south), Sutton Grammar School (under half a mile east) and Manor Park (within half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in Sutton itself: Sutton (London) station. Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (4 miles south-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.2 miles west). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Devonshire Avenue Nature Area and Duppas Hill.

Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.5 miles south-west)

Catering events across SM1

SM1 covers everything from Sutton, Carshalton and The Wrythe to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.

Sutton: For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Nicholas Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Robin Hood Junior School, can book us as a food stall. Evenings in Sutton 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.

DIY paella versus live catering

Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.

Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.

Planning for every diet

Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:

Let us know about other food at the event
Request clear labels at the serving table
Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
Tell us how many children are coming

Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.

Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.

For event organisers in SM1

For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.

Who books paella catering?

Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.

Here are some of the events we cook for in SM1 and Greater London:

Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Retirement and leaving parties
Garden parties and summer barbecues

What’s in the pans

Paella Valenciana

The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.

Vegetable and vegan paella

A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.

Questions from SM1

Can you supply plates?

Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.

Will there be enough food?

Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.

Is the paella cooked on site?

Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.

When do you arrive?

That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.

Can we choose the seafood?

Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.

Do you do vegan paella?

Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.

How much space do you need?

Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.

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

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