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Paella Catering in Hatchford
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Hatchford and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Community events and fairs
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Hatchford
About our paella catering in Hatchford
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it’s ready, we serve it hot from the pan. We are often asked to cater garden get-togethers and milestone birthday parties, serving paella Valenciana, mixed paella and vegetable paella.
In a rural place like Hatchford, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Tell us about access and the ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning live paella in Hatchford
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cook at events in homes, gardens and venues in Hatchford. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near Hatchford include Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Matthew's CofE Aided Infant School, can book us as a food stall. Hatchford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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 cover events in every part of KT11. Other places close to Hatchford for paella catering include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford includes Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Black Swan pub (within half a mile south-west)
Also near Hatchford
Other catering in Hatchford
Occasions we cook for in Hatchford
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Hatchford:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Thinking of a picnic-style party in The Forest and the Highlands? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
What’s in the pans
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
What paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Hatchford?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Hatchford
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Hatchford questions
What’s the nearest station to Hatchford for guests?
Effingham Junction station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Could we have live paella in The Forest and the Highlands?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in Hatchford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hatchford and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella enough as a main?
It is a full meal on its own. Many hosts add tapas first or dessert after.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Count adults and children separately
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Send allergies to us in writing
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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 Hatchford stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- First, tell us about your event.
- You get a menu and an itemised quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Planning paella catering in Hatchford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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