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Paella Catering for Mayford events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Mayford and across Surrey.
- Naming days and family parties
- Community events and fairs
- Weddings and evening receptions
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Paella catering in Mayford, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. Whether it’s company summer parties and garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like Mayford, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How the day works
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 while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Mayford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Mayford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Count adults and children separately
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is best eaten as soon as it’s ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Mayford: your questions answered
Is Mayford close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
Is Mayford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Mayford: venues, travel and local tips
Mayford is about 1 mile south of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your event is in the middle of Mayford 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.
Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Westfield Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Mayford is within about 7 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Here we cover the GU22 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Moor Lane, Egley Road and Bonsey Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Mayford for paella catering include Pyle Hill (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east), Jacobs Well (2 miles south) and Send Marsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Peacocks (1.7 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Pewley Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Hoe Valley School (within half a mile north-west) and Hoe Valley School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Drumming Snipe pub (under half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking area
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mayford
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How we price paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Mayford
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Mayford and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
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What else we do in Mayford
- 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