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Paella Catering for South Godstone events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your event in South Godstone. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Milestone birthday parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Company summer parties
Paella catering near South Godstone
About our paella catering in South Godstone
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it’s served straight from the pan. We’re often asked to cater festivals, fairs and school events and family celebrations and christenings, with chicken and chorizo paella, paella Valenciana and black rice.
Somewhere as small as South Godstone, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Live paella in South Godstone: local details
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH9, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Godstone to London (about 19 miles away).
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as St Stephen's CofE Primary School, can book us as a food stall. Historic houses near South Godstone include Titsey Place (4.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to South Godstone for paella catering include Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near South Godstone include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Evenings in South Godstone stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote, including what’s included.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Who books paella catering in South Godstone?
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Nobody gets a token ‘special meal’.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In South Godstone, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Company summer parties
- Festivals, fairs and school events
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like St Stephen, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure each pan is labelled
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We arrive in good time, set up, cook and serve, and stay in touch with your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in South Godstone
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
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Your questions about paella catering in South Godstone
Could we have live paella in Tilburstow Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
We are having a ceremony at St Stephen: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can we choose the seafood?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Which paella is most popular?
That depends on who’s coming. A chicken or mixed paella is normally the most popular, with seafood and vegetable pans alongside.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
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, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in South Godstone
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
Mixed paella
Mixed paella brings meat and seafood together, and it is frequently the first pan to empty.
- 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