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Paella Catering for Hinchley Wood events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Hinchley Wood and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Paella catering near Hinchley Wood
Paella catering for your event in Hinchley Wood
Almost any venue with a level, ventilated spot will do: gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and festival fields. We’re frequently asked to cater summer garden parties and festivals, fairs and school events, with seafood paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
In a smaller place like Hinchley Wood, a garden party is often the simplest option: no hire fees, and live paella feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Hinchley Wood? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Catering an event in Hinchley Wood
Hinchley Wood is about 2 miles south-west of Surbiton, in Surrey. For an event in Hinchley Wood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Hinchley Wood. Hinchley Wood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hinchley Wood to London (13 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Hinchley Wood Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Stokes Field typically need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
We cook at events all over the KT10 and KT7 postcode area. Whether your event is on Dorchester Close, Meadow Close and Manor Drive or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For events just outside Hinchley Wood, we cover Weston Green (1 mile north-west), Thames Ditton (1 mile north), Ditton Hill (1 mile east), Long Ditton (1 mile north-east) and Claygate (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles west), Epsom (4 miles south-east), Horley (15 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.7 miles east) and Tolworth Hospital (2 miles east). The countryside around Hinchley Wood includes The Lake and The Wood.
- Nearby schools include Hinchley Wood School (within half a mile north-east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.3 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.6 miles north-west)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Hinchley Wood, 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’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Questions from Hinchley Wood
Could we have live paella in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
We’re having a ceremony at Hinchley Wood Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Are premium seafood options available?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it’s made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
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.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Hinchley Wood
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where plated meals are hard.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Big birthdays
Historic houses near Hinchley Wood include Hampton Court Palace (1.9 miles north) and The Homewood (2.9 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
Places near Hinchley Wood
Other catering in Hinchley Wood
- 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