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Paella Catering for Pyrford Green events
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Pyrford Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Birthday celebrations
Live paella catering in Pyrford Green
Paella catering in Pyrford Green, cooked live
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. Once it is ready, we serve it hot from the pan. For wedding breakfasts and evening food and naming days and family parties, we will put together a menu of vegetable paella, seafood paella and black rice.
Somewhere as small as Pyrford Green, a garden or field is often the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Occasions we cook for in Pyrford Green
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, so it suits all kinds of occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Pyrford Green book us for events such as:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Company summer parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St Nicholas's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Is live paella right for your event?
Food trucks and street-food vans serve one portion at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, so everyone can eat at the same time. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Pyrford Green and across Surrey
Planning live paella in Pyrford Green
Pyrford Green is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. For paella catering in Pyrford Green, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 6 miles away.
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Pyrford Church of England Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Parks such as Manor Farm generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Pyrford Green is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cook at events all over GU22. That could mean an event in a garden on Pyrford Road and Elveden Close. Nearby, we also cater events in Wisley (1 mile east), Byfleet (2 miles north-east), New Haw (2 miles north), Hatchford End (2 miles east) and Martyr's Green (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (10 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Woking Community Hospital (2.6 miles west) and The Peacocks (2.7 miles west). The countryside around Pyrford Green includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local schools include Ripley Court School (1.4 miles south) and The Bishop David Brown School (1.7 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Anchor pub (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Planning an evening event in Pyrford Green? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- 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.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Planning paella catering in Pyrford Green? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Pyrford Green
Is Pyrford Green too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Pyrford Green from London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come to Pyrford Green?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Pyrford Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can paella be the only main course?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Request clear labels at the serving table
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter as the rice 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