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Live paella catering in Cuddington, Surrey
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Cuddington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Company summer parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Cuddington
How our paella catering works in Cuddington
There is 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 paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for weddings and evening receptions and summer garden parties.
Somewhere as small as Cuddington, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planning live paella in Cuddington
Cuddington is about 1 mile east of Ewell, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Cuddington will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Cuddington is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Parks such as Nonsuch 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 8 miles of Cuddington, 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.
This part of Surrey takes in KT17, SM3 and SM2. Local streets include The Avenue, London Road and Roberts Close; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. For events just outside Cuddington, we cover Stoneleigh (1 mile north-west), Ewell (1 mile west), Cheam (1 mile south-east), North Cheam (1 mile north-east) and North Looe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Woking (15 miles west), Horley (13 miles south), Redhill (9 miles south), Egham (14 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Ashley Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Cuddington include Belmont Pastures.
- Schools near Cuddington include St Dunstan's Cheam CofE Primary School (0.5 miles east) and Ewell Castle School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (0.8 miles north-west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us what else is being served
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Perfect for your event in Cuddington
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Cuddington book us for events such as:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Nonsuch High School for Girls, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day generally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Cuddington, 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 is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with any tapas served first.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or KT17 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about paella catering in Cuddington
Is Cuddington too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook in Nonsuch Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
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