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Paella Catering for Old Dean events
Looking for paella catering in Old Dean? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
Book paella catering in Old Dean
How our paella catering works in Old Dean
Two or three pans side by side cover every guest: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Every pan is cooked on its own. We cook paella Valenciana, seafood paella and black rice, and we are frequently booked for garden parties and summer barbecues and company summer parties.
A place like Old Dean often has a hall, a club or a pub garden nearby; live paella can work at any of them, given permission and outdoor space. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Perfect for your event in Old Dean
Live paella is made for outdoor events: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Anniversary celebrations
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like St Martin's Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
What to look for in a quote
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Live paella in Old Dean: local details
Old Dean is about 1 mile north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Old Dean and the surrounding area. Old Dean is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Old Dean to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Parks such as Poors Allotment normally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Camberley station is about 1.5 miles away.
We cook at events all over GU15 and GU19. From Esher Road, Gibbet Lane and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Camberley (1 mile south-west), York Town (2 miles south-west), Frimley (3 miles south), College Town (3 miles west) and Watchmoor (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (7 miles east), Farnham (10 miles south), Egham (9 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles east) and Staines-upon-Thames (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Surrey Heath Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Dean include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Pine Ridge Infant School (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile south-east)
More for events in Old Dean
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Planning an evening event in Old Dean? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:25pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and the food sits out. Paella is cooked live and served hot. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Old Dean
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
Where we can cook in Old Dean
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
What affects the price in Old Dean
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is 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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It’s normally the most photographed pan.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Questions from Old Dean
We’re having a ceremony at St Martin's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Old Dean for guests?
Camberley station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cover Old Dean?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Old Dean and the rest of Surrey. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What is live paella catering?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you are ready to eat.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Put allergy details in writing
- Mention any other courses or food
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
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