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Live paella catering in Aaron's Hill, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Aaron's Hill and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Summer garden parties
- Community events and fairs
Paella catering for Aaron's Hill events
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
About our paella catering in Aaron's Hill
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Aaron's Hill. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and anniversaries and engagement parties.
For a place the size of Aaron's Hill, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Mention any other courses or food
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff for your own drinks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Evenings in Aaron's Hill 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Aaron's Hill: venues, travel and local tips
Aaron's Hill is about 1 mile west of Godalming, in Surrey. For an event in Aaron's Hill, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Aaron's Hill. We cook in 395 places across Surrey.
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Mark's Church and Community Centre, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Historic houses near Aaron's Hill include Loseley Park (2.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (3.6 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you are booking one. Aaron's Hill is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU7 postcode area. Local streets include Mayen Road, Grove Road and Holly Lane; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A3100, Aaron's Hill is simple for us to get to. For events just outside Aaron's Hill, we cover Upper Eashing (1 mile west), Godalming (1 mile east), Lower Eashing (1 mile west), Milford (1 mile south-west) and Tuesley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (7 miles west), Dorking (13 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Godalming Museum (0.7 miles east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Hilary's School (0.6 miles east) and Godalming College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Inn on the Lake (under half a mile south-east)
FAQs for Aaron's Hill
What’s the nearest station to Aaron's Hill for guests?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Is Aaron's Hill close to London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What does paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Why choose paella catering in Aaron's Hill?
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 Aaron's Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Phillips Memorial Park? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and generally costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Aaron's Hill
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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- 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