Surrey · England
Live paella catering in Salfords, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in Salfords. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Summer garden parties
Live paella catering in Salfords
Paella catering in Salfords, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We will suggest what suits your event. We are often asked to cater big birthdays and staff parties and work lunches, serving mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
In a rural place like Salfords, the setting does a lot of the work: a paella cooking in a garden or field feels right at home. Let us know about access and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Planning live paella in Salfords
Salfords is about 2 miles north of Horley, in Surrey. Events in Salfords are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Salfords is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Salfords to Guildford (about 18 miles away).
Parks such as Earlswood Common usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. For guests coming by train, Salfords has its own station, Salfords station. Salfords is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
This part of Surrey takes in RH1. Streets in the area include Salbrook Road, Napier Close and Mead Avenue, and we can cook for an event on any of them. If your venue is just outside Salfords, we also cover South Earlswood (1 mile north), Earlswood (2 miles north), Meadvale (2 miles north-west), South Nutfield (2 miles north-east) and Redhill (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Ewell (11 miles north), Reigate (3 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east), Dorking (7 miles west) and Ashtead (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Reigate Priory Museum (3 miles north-west). Not far away are Mercers Lake and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include Oakwood School (2 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Confirm allergies by email
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
Also near Salfords
More for events in Salfords
Live paella or other catering?
A cold buffet is simple but has no theatre, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked in front of your guests and served hot. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Salfords
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Salfords questions
Is Salfords too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Salfords close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Does paella work for big events?
Yes. Big pans feed plenty of people, and service from the pan is quick.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What seafood can we have?
We’ll talk through seafood options when we plan your menu, including premium options if you want them.
How much space do you need?
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 photo.
How we price paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your event in Salfords, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Salfords
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
Perfect for your event in Salfords
Live paella is made for outdoor events: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Whatever you are celebrating in Salfords, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Garden get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Big birthdays
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Christ the King, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Planning an evening event in Salfords? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and how many.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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