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Paella Catering in Shottermill
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Shottermill and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Live paella catering in Shottermill
How our paella catering works in Shottermill
One cooking area feeds a lot of people, there is very little waste, and the food is served hot. That is why it works for so many events. We’re often asked to cater weddings and evening receptions and office lunches and staff parties, with paella Valenciana, vegetable paella and vegan paella.
In and around Shottermill, gardens and local halls are common choices. If access is tight, we will plan around it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Is live paella right for your event?
If you want something different from the usual buffet or roast, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Shottermill. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Shottermill and across Surrey
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Live paella in Shottermill: local details
Shottermill is about 1 mile west of Haslemere, in Surrey. We cook at events in gardens, halls and venues around Shottermill. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 13 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 0.8 miles east. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Camelsdale Primary School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Shottermill. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
For paella catering in GU27 and GU26, we plan around your venue and timings. Your event could be at a home on Fox Road, New Road and Lion Lane. Shottermill is on the A287, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Hammer (1 mile west), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-west), Haslemere (1 mile east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north-west) and Hammer Bottom (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (12 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Shottermill include Gibbet Hill and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west) and Woolmer Hill School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Staff Of Life Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Why choose paella catering in Shottermill?
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Whatever you are celebrating in Shottermill, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Milestone birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Leaving dos and retirements
For a christening or wedding at a church such as St. Stephen's Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
For planners, venues and organisers
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Around midsummer it stays light in Shottermill until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 4:00pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The sofrito, stock and rice go in, and guests gather to watch.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Shottermill
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Stephen's Church?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Shottermill for guests?
Haslemere station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which paellas suit our guests?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is usually the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
About the dishes
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron.
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s often the first pan to empty.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Plan a meat, a seafood and a vegetable or vegan pan
- Tell us what else is being served
- Flag any coeliac guests, not just gluten-free preferences
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll serve, clear and help keep things moving, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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