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Paella catering in TW20
Live paella catering across TW20, from Egham, Englefield Green and Thorpe. For weddings, parties and corporate events, with every diet catered for.
Live paella across TW20
Where we cater in TW20
Catering in TW20
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- All catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Paella catering across TW20
Paella is generous food: huge pans, saffron colour and a toasted crust that everyone fights over. It makes the food an event in itself. We’re often asked to cater company summer parties and community events and fairs, serving chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and paella Valenciana.
On the day, 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Cost
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why hosts in TW20 choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover TW20 and the whole of Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Near you in Egham
We cook for events around The Railway Public House, The Magna Carta School and Strode's College. Nearby too are St John's Church (less than half a mile north-east) and Manorcroft Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Egham has its own railway station: Egham station. A little further out are Windsor Castle (4.5 miles north-west) and Spelthorne Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk before or after the party, there’s St Ann's Hill and Manor Lake.
Catering events across TW20
From Egham, Staines-upon-Thames and Egham Hythe to 5 villages and hamlets, events across TW20 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Egham: For guests coming by train, Egham station is in Egham itself. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Manorcroft Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Evenings in Egham stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice looks dramatic and tastes of the sea, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Is live paella right for you?
Compared with a hog roast or barbecue, paella makes vegetarian, vegan and halal guests easier to cater for, thanks to separate pans. Service from the pan keeps queues moving.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How bad weather is handled
Occasions we cook for in TW20
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in TW20 book us for occasions like:
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Count adults and children separately
- Mention any other courses or food
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
A short rest after cooking helps, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Questions from TW20
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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.
What happens with live paella?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve at the time you want.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring the pans, burners and ingredients. You just need a suitable spot and access.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
- 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