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Paella Party Catering for Ansteadbrook events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Ansteadbrook.
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
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How our paella party catering works in Ansteadbrook
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. We are frequently asked to cater family reunions and wakes and celebrations of life, serving mixed paella, tapas and churros.
Near Ansteadbrook, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Ansteadbrook, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
After service, we pack down, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
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Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Ansteadbrook
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Ansteadbrook parties: what to know
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater parties at homes, gardens and venues in Ansteadbrook and nearby villages. Ansteadbrook is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ansteadbrook, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU27 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Events we cater in Ansteadbrook
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
Whatever you are celebrating in Ansteadbrook, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
Local halls and clubs near Ansteadbrook are an option if the garden is small.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
Where we can cook in Ansteadbrook
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ansteadbrook? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
What affects the price in Ansteadbrook
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Ansteadbrook
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Ansteadbrook?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it is a good smell. Let the neighbours know.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
- 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