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Live paella catering in Peasmarsh, Surrey
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Peasmarsh.
- Naming days and family parties
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Book paella catering in Peasmarsh
Live paella in Peasmarsh: local details
Peasmarsh is about 3 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Peasmarsh to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Peasmarsh is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Michael, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Shalford Mill usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Peasmarsh. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU3 is planned around your venue and timings. Streets in the area include James Road, Oakdene Road and Unstead Wood, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Broadford (1 mile north-east), Artington (1 mile north), Shalford (1 mile north-east), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (3 miles north), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Police Museum (1 mile north) and Farnham Road Hospital (1.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Shalford Infant School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Catherine's School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (0.8 miles north-east)
Paella catering for your event in Peasmarsh
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. Popular choices include seafood paella, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and typical bookings are for family celebrations and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a hamlet or village like Peasmarsh, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What affects the price in Peasmarsh
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about paella catering for your event in Peasmarsh? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give us separate numbers for children
- Ensure each pan is labelled
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Confirm allergies by email
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 will adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
FAQs for Peasmarsh
Is Peasmarsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cover Peasmarsh?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Peasmarsh and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Can paella be the only main course?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a picture.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Peasmarsh.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
How the day works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Peasmarsh, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and it’s entertaining too. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Peasmarsh
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Events we cater in Peasmarsh
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Peasmarsh and Surrey:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Broadwater School, can book us as a food stall.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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