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Paella Catering in Surrey

Wherever you are in Surrey, we can bring paella catering to your event. Contact us for a quote.

Paella Catering across Surrey

Paella catering in every part of Surrey

Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and ask us for a quote.

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Paella catering in Surrey: what to expect

There’s something generous about paella: big pans, bright colours and a crispy base everyone wants a spoonful of. It turns a meal into an occasion. Popular choices include mixed paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for birthday celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues.

We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking.

Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.

Cost

Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.

Why choose Love Paella

Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Fast service from the pan
Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts

Getting a price

Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.

Near you in Guildford

Events here are frequently close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School, among other places. You’ll also find Church of St John the Evangelist (under half a mile east), Stoke Park (less than half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (under half a mile south-east). Guildford’s nearest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.

Planning live paella in Surrey

There are 20 towns and 276 villages and hamlets in Surrey, so whether your event is in Guildford, Woking and Camberley or a quiet village, the approach is the same: a level, ventilated spot and a clear plan. Parts of Surrey are within a few miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so check venue rules on vehicles and cooking for countryside events.

Guildford: Historic houses near Guildford include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. In Guildford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.

Prices and what affects them

There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:

Distance and access to the venue
The number of people
Plates, cutlery and glassware
How many courses

There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.

Getting an accurate quote

To check availability and price, we need:

Where the event is
Anything your venue supplies
Which courses you have in mind
Your date and when you want to eat

Thinking about paella catering for your event in Surrey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.

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 handles separate pans for each diet.

If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.

For planners, venues and organisers

If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.

Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.

Is live paella right for you?

With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together.

Comparing caterers

The deadline for final numbers
The deposit and payment dates
The wet-weather plan
What the caterer needs from your venue

Before you choose a spot

Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:

Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Somewhere close to park and unload
Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable

Surrey questions

Can we choose the seafood?

Tell us your preferences and we will suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.

How does live paella catering work?

We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.

Can you cook halal paella?

Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.

Do you cater for young children?

Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.

Should we have more than one paella?

Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.

When should we book?

As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.