Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Normandy, Surrey
Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Normandy: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Planning an event in Normandy?
Paella catering for your event in Normandy
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are paella Valenciana, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and retirement celebrations.
In a rural place like Normandy, the setting does plenty of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Planning an evening event in Normandy? 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.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Planning live paella in Normandy
Normandy is about 4 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. For paella catering in Normandy, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Wyke Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Wanborough station is about 0.7 miles away.
We cook at events all over GU3 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Manor Farm Close, Guildford Road and Milton Close or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Normandy, we also cover Willey Green (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south), Christmas Pie (1 mile south), Wyke (1 mile west) and Wanborough (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles east), Woking (6 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north-west), Farnham (6 miles south-west), Egham (13 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Ash Museum (2.1 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hog's Back and Ash Ranges.
- Nearby, you’ll find Duke of Normandy pub (0.5 miles east)
For event organisers in Normandy
Organising a club, school or community event in Normandy? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Where we can cook in Normandy
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us what else is being served
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
- Request clear labels at the serving table
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Nearby places to Normandy
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Your questions about paella catering in Normandy
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mark?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Normandy?
The closest is Wanborough station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it’s cooked separately.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your event, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Normandy
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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