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Live paella catering in Gomshall, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Gomshall. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Company summer parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Live paella catering in Gomshall
Paella catering in Gomshall, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include big birthdays and festivals, fairs and school events, with vegan paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
In a rural place like Gomshall, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Gomshall: your questions answered
Can you cook in Colekitchen Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which paella is most popular?
Two or three is usual: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Our menu lists the options.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
What equipment do you bring?
Pans, burners and ingredients all come with us. You just need a suitable spot and access.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you feed plenty of people?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
For event organisers in Gomshall
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.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Towns and villages near Gomshall
Also in Gomshall
Catering an event in Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Gomshall or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Gomshall to Guildford (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Gomshall station is in Gomshall itself. Parks such as Colekitchen Down usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Gomshall is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your event is on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Gomshall, we also cover Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Open spaces near Gomshall include Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby, you will find Black Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
How we price paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many staff you need
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Where the event is
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Evenings in Gomshall stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- On the day, we set up the burners and pans and get the stock going.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Gomshall
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.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like The Church of St James, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
Live paella or other catering?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Gomshall. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Gomshall
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Gomshall and the whole of Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our pricing 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