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Paella Catering in Linchmere
Looking for paella catering in Linchmere? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Summer garden parties
Book paella catering in Linchmere
Live paella or other catering?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and it is entertaining too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Linchmere
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Paella catering in Linchmere, cooked live
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We will recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and festivals, fairs and school events, with paella Valenciana, vegan paella and black rice.
For a rural spot like Linchmere, the countryside is part of the appeal: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Nearby places to Linchmere
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About the dishes
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Linchmere, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Put allergy details in writing
- Ask for labels on each pan
Once everyone is fed, we clear our cooking area, quietly and quickly.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Linchmere questions
Is Linchmere close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater in Linchmere?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Linchmere and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Perfect for your event in Linchmere
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most 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:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Community events and fairs
- Retirement and leaving parties
For a christening or wedding at a church such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
Paella catering around Linchmere
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Linchmere or on the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Linchmere to Guildford (15 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 1.4 miles west. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Woolmer Hill School, can book us as a food stall. Linchmere is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
We cater events across the GU27 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Linchmere include Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Prince of Wales pub (0.9 miles north)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Linchmere
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- 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