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Live paella catering in Tilford Common, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Tilford Common.
- Summer garden parties
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Festivals, fairs and school events
Paella catering in Tilford Common
How our paella catering works in Tilford Common
A couple of different pans covers everyone: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. Each is cooked separately, so diets are easy to manage. Typical bookings include birthday celebrations and fairs, fêtes and festivals, serving vegetable paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Tilford Common, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Tilford Common
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- The paellas you choose
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 we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Tilford Common
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Tilford Common?
Farnham station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What happens with live paella?
We bring everything needed to cook on site, cook while everyone watches, and serve when you are ready to eat.
How much does paella catering cost in Tilford Common?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What seafood can we have?
We will suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
Places near Tilford Common
Also in Tilford Common
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Tilford Common
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Tilford Common: venues, travel and local tips
Tilford Common is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU10, we can bring the pans to you. Tilford Common is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of All Saints, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as All Saints CofE Aided Infant School, can book us as a food stall. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Common, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the GU10 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Tilford Reeds (1 mile north-west), Tilford (1 mile north), Rushmoor (1 mile south), Charleshill (2 miles north-east) and Millbridge (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (10 miles north) and Haslemere (6 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Culverswell Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include The Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Occasions we cook for in Tilford Common
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks before sitting down to eat.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Naming days and family parties
- Company summer parties
- Milestone birthday parties
Historic houses near Tilford Common include Farnham Castle (3.9 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How long the team stays
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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. In Tilford Common, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening service is normally in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Get in touch with the basics: when, where and how many.
- 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
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A slow sofrito, seasonal vegetables and a good vegetable stock make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Paella compared with other options
A plated meal needs a kitchen, more staff and typically costs more per head. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Tilford Common
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- 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