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Paella Catering for Artington events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Artington.
- Summer garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
Book paella catering in Artington
For event organisers in Artington
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Artington? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Paella catering in Artington, made fresh on the day
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there is very little waste, and the food arrives hot. That’s why it works for so many events. Typical bookings include community events and fairs and weddings, from canapés to evening food, serving vegan paella, vegetable paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Artington, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Live paella in Artington: local details
Artington is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella catering in Artington, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Artington is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Shalford Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Artington, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Old Portsmouth Road, The Ridges and River Wey Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Artington on the A3100, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Close by, we cover events in Broadford (1 mile south-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south), Shalford (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile east) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Surrey Police Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Guildford Castle (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Artington includes Pewley Down and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Guildford County School (1 mile north) and Academy of Contemporary Music (1.2 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship Public House (under half a mile north)
The menu, dish by dish
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is normally the most photographed pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Events we cater in Artington
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Artington, people book us for events such as:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
FAQs for Artington
How far is Artington from London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Shalford Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Very much so. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Artington
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Artington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your event?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Artington
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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