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Live paella catering in Little London, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event makes the food a highlight of your event in Little London.
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
Book paella catering in Little London
Events we cater in Little London
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (3.2 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
What your quote should include
- When final numbers are due
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and deposit
How our paella catering works in Little London
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. Popular choices include paella Valenciana, black rice and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and festivals, fairs and school events.
Somewhere as small as Little London, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we will plan for them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Where we can cook in Little London
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Little London
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Little London
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It makes a dramatic second seafood pan.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, not seafood. It’s frequently the most popular pan at an event.
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How we price paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Mention any other courses or food
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who aren’t big rice eaters.
For event organisers in Little London
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
What happens on the day
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. Evenings in Little London 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.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Little London: your questions answered
Is Little London close to London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Little London?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much does paella catering cost in Little London?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Catering an event in Little London
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Little London will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Little London is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
For guests coming by train, Gomshall station is about 1.6 miles away. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Little London is within about a mile of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in GU5, we can cook for your guests. If your venue is just outside Little London, we also cover Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Little London includes Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (within half a mile north)
- 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