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Live paella catering in Tyler's Green, Surrey
Love Paella cooks live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Tyler's Green and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Garden get-togethers
Paella catering in Tyler's Green
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Confirm allergies by email
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
Once the rice is in, it needs about 20 minutes, so we time it carefully. If plans change, tell us and we’ll adjust.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
How our paella catering works in Tyler's Green
Watching it cook is part of the experience. Guests gather round as the sofrito sizzles and the saffron colours the rice, and the aroma does the rest. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and paella Valenciana, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and christenings and family gatherings.
In a rural place like Tyler's Green, the setting does plenty of the work: a giant pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Tell us about access and the ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Around midsummer it stays light in Tyler's Green until about 9:20pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:05pm, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- We start with a few details about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- Timings, access and the cooking area are agreed in advance.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- It is served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Catering an event in Tyler's Green
Tyler's Green is about 2 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your event is in the RH9 area, we can cook for your guests. Tyler's Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Tyler's Green to London (17 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Caterham station, about 1.9 miles north. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Godstone Village School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser.
For paella catering in RH9, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Selbourne Square, Godstone Hill and Bakers Mead; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the B2235 close by, Tyler's Green is simple for us to get to. If your venue is just outside Tyler's Green, we also cover Godstone (1 mile south), Church Town (1 mile south-east), Tandridge (2 miles south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles south-west) and Caterham (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (10 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Dorking (11 miles west).
A little further out are Caterham Dene Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and East Surrey Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Bay Pond and Nore Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Hare And Hounds Public House (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in Tyler's Green
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Tyler's Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Seafood paella
What’s in the pans
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is often the most popular pan at an event.
Mixed paella
A mix of chicken and seafood, and a popular all-rounder.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Tyler's Green hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Questions from Tyler's Green
How far is Tyler's Green from London?
Roughly 17 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Tyler's Green?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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