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Live paella catering in Stoughton, Surrey
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stoughton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Company summer parties
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How our paella catering works in Stoughton
We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook the paella in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. On the menu are paella Valenciana, chicken and chorizo paella and black rice, and typical bookings are for christenings and family gatherings and retirement celebrations.
For a place the size of Stoughton, your own garden is frequently the best venue: no venue hire, and nobody stuck cooking. Tell us about access down the lane or drive. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Paella catering around Stoughton
Stoughton is about 1 mile north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU2 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 395 places across Surrey.
Historic houses near Stoughton include Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (2.8 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Stoughton Infant School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stoughton, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cater events across the GU2, GU3 and GU1 postcode area. Streets in the area include Keens Lane, Manor Road and South Road, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Main roads around Stoughton include the A322 and A323, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Stoughton for paella catering include Bellfields (1 mile east), Westborough (1 mile south), Guildford (1 mile south-east), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east) and Abbotswood (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Guildford Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoughton include Littlefield Common and Pewley Hill.
- Local schools include Christ's College (0.5 miles east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Wooden Bridge pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Stoughton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Stoughton and across Surrey
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How we price paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Planning an evening event in Stoughton? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Questions from Stoughton
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook in Chitty's Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much does paella catering cost in Stoughton?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Count adults and children separately
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
On the day, you shouldn’t have to think about the food. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Need plates or staff? We can provide them.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- 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