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Paella catering in SM2
Planning an event in SM2? We cover Shanklin Village, Cheam and Belmont and the rest of the district, with live paella cooked at your venue.
Live paella across SM2
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What we do in SM2
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Paella party catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: use our quote form.
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Our paella catering in SM2
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are mixed paella, black rice and vegan paella, and we’re often booked for big birthdays and community events and fairs.
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Prices in SM2
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why hosts in SM2 choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Events in SM2 and across Greater London
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Near you in Shanklin Village
Around Shanklin Village, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Church of St John, Harris Academy Sutton and Glaisdale School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Manor Park (1.1 miles north), Avenue Primary Academy (under half a mile south-west) and The Old Bank pub (0.9 miles north). Shanklin Village has its own railway station: Belmont station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Sutton Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Honeywood Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Belmont Pastures and Duppas Hill.
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (0.9 miles north)
Paella catering in SM2: local guide
SM2 covers everything from Ewell, Sutton and Shanklin Village to 1 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Shanklin Village: School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Harris Academy Sutton, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Manor Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. In Shanklin Village, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
What paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Thinking about paella catering for your event in SM2? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in SM2
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Who books paella catering?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
In SM2 and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Big birthdays
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Staff parties and work lunches
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Put allergy details in writing
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Mention any other courses or food
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that is when we invite guests up.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
FAQs for SM2
How much does paella catering cost in SM2?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How much paella per person?
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