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Paella catering in SM3
We cook at events in every part of the SM3 postcode district, which takes in North Cheam, Sutton and Morden. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in SM3
Where we cater in SM3
Our catering across SM3
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Wedding paella catering
- See all our 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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Paella catering in SM3: what to expect
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. On the menu are vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and leaving dos and retirements.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised 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.
What it costs in SM3
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Events in SM3 and across Greater London
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Around North Cheam
You will find us cooking near Sutton College of Learning for Adults, Cheam High School and The Nonsuch Inn. Nearby too are Nonsuch Park (1 mile south), St Oswald Church (within half a mile north-east) and Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy (within half a mile north-east). North Cheam’s nearest station is West Sutton station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (3.2 miles west) and Cockney Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near North Cheam include Henman Hill and Derwent Floodwash.
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.2 miles south-east)
Live paella across SM3: what to know
Across SM3, we cook in 3 towns and 1 villages and hamlets, so the setting can be anything from Sutton, Morden and North Cheam to a quiet hamlet: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan.
North Cheam: If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Nearby historic houses include Nonsuch Mansion (1 mile south) and Fitznells Manor (1.9 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. Evenings in North Cheam stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
What paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Who provides the crockery
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
FAQs for SM3
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Are premium seafood options available?
Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Greater London included. Find your area.
- 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