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Live paella catering in Crowhurst Lane End, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Crowhurst Lane End and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Planning an event in Crowhurst Lane End?
Paella catering in Crowhurst Lane End, made fresh on the day
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Crowhurst Lane End. Typical bookings include big birthdays and office lunches and staff parties, with vegan paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a hamlet or village like Crowhurst Lane End, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, never made in advance and reheated.
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There is 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.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
How it works
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. Evenings in Crowhurst Lane End 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.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a paella that stands on its own. Vegan versions use plant-based stock.
Crowhurst Lane End questions
How far is Crowhurst Lane End from London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London.
Is Crowhurst Lane End too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Organising for someone else?
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose paella catering in Crowhurst Lane End?
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’.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St George, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- The deadline for final numbers
Nearby places to Crowhurst Lane End
More for events in Crowhurst Lane End
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can relax.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal, or serve your own cake.
Why choose live paella in Crowhurst Lane End?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Crowhurst Lane End
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Crowhurst Lane End and across Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Where we can cook in Crowhurst Lane End
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Crowhurst Lane End: venues, travel and local tips
Crowhurst Lane End is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For an event in Crowhurst Lane End, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Crowhurst Lane End. Crowhurst Lane End is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 20 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like St Stephen's CofE Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Crowhurst Lane End include Titsey Place (4.6 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
This part of Surrey takes in RH8, so your event can be anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Crowhurst (1 mile south-east), South Godstone (1 mile west), Tandridge (2 miles north), Merle Common (2 miles north-east) and Anglefield Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (6 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (3.9 miles north-west) and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Clinic (3.1 miles north). The countryside around Crowhurst Lane End includes Bay Pond and Botley Hill.
- 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