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Paella Catering in Wotton
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Wotton and the surrounding area.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthday celebrations
Paella catering for Wotton events
Live paella in Wotton: local details
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your event in Wotton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Wotton is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Wotton to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.4 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Wotton. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in RH5, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean an event in a garden on Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane. Other places close to Wotton for paella catering include Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Paella catering for your event in Wotton
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That is what we bring to events in Wotton. We are frequently asked to cater anniversary celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues, with black rice, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
In a hamlet or village like Wotton, your own garden or a neighbour’s field can make a wonderful venue. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Nearby places to Wotton
Also in Wotton
FAQs for Wotton
Can you cook at venues 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 Wotton and Abinger Commons?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What equipment do you bring?
We bring all the cooking equipment. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Can we choose the seafood?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu, including premium options if you want them.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Occasions we cook for in Wotton
Outdoor events and live paella go together: cooked outside, served hot and shared.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Naming days and family parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Weddings, from canapés to evening food
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
Parks such as Wotton and Abinger Commons usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- When payment is due
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
Live paella or other catering?
With a barbecue, food comes in waves. Paella is cooked as one big dish and served together. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Wotton
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Wotton and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Planning an evening event in Wotton? Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; 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.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we pack down afterwards.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
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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Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury.
Paella Valenciana
In Valencia, the recipe is fiercely debated. The traditional pan has chicken, flat green beans and butter beans.
What affects the price in Wotton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- 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