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Paella Catering for Walliswood events
We cook live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event across Walliswood and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella catering in Walliswood
Paella catering for your event in Walliswood
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and typical bookings are for community events and fairs and retirement and leaving parties.
In a rural place like Walliswood, the setting does plenty of the work: a huge pan in a garden or field fits perfectly. Let us know about access and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Questions from Walliswood
What’s the nearest station to Walliswood for guests?
Ockley station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cover Walliswood?
We do. We cook at events in Walliswood and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can we choose the seafood?
We’ll suggest seafood to suit your menu and budget. Premium shellfish can be added.
Live paella in Walliswood: local details
Walliswood is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. For paella catering in Walliswood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Wallis Wood? Public parks normally need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Walliswood is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, 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.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Horsham Road, Standon Lane and Oakfields or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover events in Mayes Green (1 mile north), Ewhurst Green (2 miles north-west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south-west), Ewhurst (2 miles north-west) and Cranleigh (4 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.8 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Scarlett Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Have seats for most of your guests
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
- Tell us what else is being served
- Count adults and children separately
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Finish with churros, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or serve your own cake.
Why choose live paella in Walliswood?
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Walliswood. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Walliswood
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Walliswood
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
In Walliswood and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Ockley station is about 3.1 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Who provides the crockery
- The wet-weather plan
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Walliswood
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Towns and villages near Walliswood
Other catering in Walliswood
About the dishes
Black rice
Arroz negro is coloured and flavoured with squid ink, traditionally with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. Around midsummer it stays light in Walliswood 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.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
- 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