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Paella Catering for Puttenham events
Something 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 Puttenham.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Planning an event in Puttenham?
Paella catering in Puttenham, made fresh on the day
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. We’re often asked to cater birthday celebrations and anniversary celebrations, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and mixed paella.
In a small place like Puttenham, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. 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.
Live paella in Puttenham: local details
Puttenham is about 4 miles south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. From the centre of Puttenham to the outskirts, paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Thinking of a picnic-style party in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wanborough station, about 1.6 miles north. Puttenham is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
This part of Surrey takes in GU3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Dark Lane and Hops End or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Puttenham for paella catering include Wanborough (1 mile north-east), Christmas Pie (1 mile north), Flexford (1 mile north), Shackleford (2 miles south) and Compton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (8 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Farnham (5 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Dorking (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (2.6 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.2 miles west). Open spaces near Puttenham include Lower Lake and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include Prior's Field School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Good Intent pub (less than half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Puttenham
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
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, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Plan seating for most guests: paella is easiest eaten sitting down
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we typically call guests over.
Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana finish the meal.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Puttenham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are normally served in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- We set up, cook from scratch and keep an eye on your timings.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Puttenham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which paellas suit our guests?
Two or three is usual: chicken or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. See the sample menu.
Can paella be the only main course?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Paella Valenciana
Paella Valenciana is the original: chicken, beans and saffron, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who don’t eat fish.
- 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