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Paella Catering for Ansteadbrook events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Ansteadbrook and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Summer garden parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Paella catering near Ansteadbrook
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In Ansteadbrook, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Paella catering in Ansteadbrook, cooked live
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and staff parties and work lunches, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana and more.
Somewhere as small as Ansteadbrook, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Ansteadbrook: venues, travel and local tips
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For an event in Ansteadbrook, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ansteadbrook, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Also near Ansteadbrook
Other catering in Ansteadbrook
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Count adults and children separately
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we serve when guests are ready.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Why choose live paella in Ansteadbrook?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Who books paella catering in Ansteadbrook?
Few dishes cope with mixed diets like paella, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Ansteadbrook and Surrey:
- Retirement celebrations
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Company summer parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 2.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
Questions from Ansteadbrook
Which station should guests use for Ansteadbrook?
Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
Is Ansteadbrook close to London?
About 38 miles from central London.
What seafood can we have?
We will talk through seafood options when we plan your menu.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Is paella a full meal?
It can be. With bread and salad, paella is a complete main.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
- 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