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Paella Catering in Blindley Heath
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Blindley Heath.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Milestone birthday parties
Paella catering near Blindley Heath
How our paella catering works in Blindley Heath
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. We are frequently asked to cater office lunches and staff parties and big birthdays, with paella Valenciana, seafood paella and vegan paella.
In a hamlet or village like Blindley Heath, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Mention any other courses or food
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Put allergy details in writing
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Planning live paella in Blindley Heath
Blindley Heath is about 5 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Blindley Heath or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Blindley Heath is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Blindley Heath to London (21 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evanglist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Lingfield Wildlife Area? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Blindley Heath, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the RH7 and RH9 postcode area. Your event could be at a home on Eastbourne Road, St John's Meadow and Langsmead or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Blindley Heath, we also cover Whitewood (1 mile south-west), Horne (1 mile south-west), Lingfield Common (2 miles south-east), Lingfield (2 miles south-east) and Newchapel (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles west), Redhill (6 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles north-west) and Caterham (6 miles north).
A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (3.6 miles east) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (1 mile south-west)
Events we cater in Blindley Heath
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Company summer parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Milestone birthday parties
For guests coming by train, Godstone station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Blindley Heath? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Also near Blindley Heath
Other catering in Blindley Heath
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Blindley Heath
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
Is live paella right for your event?
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Blindley Heath
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Fast service from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Catering across Surrey, including Blindley Heath
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Questions from Blindley Heath
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Blindley Heath?
Godstone station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How the day works
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. Evenings in Blindley Heath stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning help
- 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