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Paella catering in TW18
Paella, tapas and desserts across TW18, from Staines-upon-Thames, Egham Hythe and Laleham. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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What we do in TW18
- Festival & event paella
- Corporate paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
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Paella catering in TW18: 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. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and staff parties and work lunches, with black rice, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
What it costs in TW18
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Around Staines-upon-Thames
We cook for events around The Magna Carta School, Penton Park and The Star pub. You’ll also find Riverbridge Primary School (within half a mile south) and Church of St Peter (within half a mile west). Staines-upon-Thames has its own railway station: Staines station. Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Spelthorne Museum (0.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Staines-upon-Thames include Staines Reservoirs and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
Catering events across TW18
TW18 covers everything from Egham, Staines-upon-Thames and Egham Hythe to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella works in all of them. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Staines-upon-Thames: Parks such as Penton Park normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Peter, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Around midsummer it stays light in Staines-upon-Thames 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.
Is live paella right for you?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- How long the team stays
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in TW18? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is usually served with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
TW18: your questions answered
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
- 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