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Paella Catering for Horne events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Horne.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Paella catering for Horne events
Dishes our guests love
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it is often the first pan to empty.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Paella catering for your event in Horne
The cooking is half the fun. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. We are often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and retirement and leaving parties, with vegetable paella, paella Valenciana and mixed paella.
Somewhere like Horne, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you get in touch. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Evenings in Horne 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.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Horne? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Horne?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Horne
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Why choose paella catering in Horne?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, because each version is cooked in its own pan. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Common questions in Horne
Which station should guests use for Horne?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Planning live paella in Horne
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH6, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Horne is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Horne to London (22 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Godstone station is about 2.6 miles away. Horne is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in RH6, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Horne for paella catering include Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horne includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (within half a mile north-east)
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving, and that’s when we invite guests up.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
- 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