Surrey · England
Paella party catering in Bagshot, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Bagshot: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Celebrations of life
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near Bagshot
Bagshot questions
Could we have live paella in Bagshot Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
What’s the nearest station to Bagshot for guests?
Bagshot has its own station: Bagshot station.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How our paella party catering works in Bagshot
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a picture if you’re unsure. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and typical bookings are for birthday parties and christenings and naming days.
In a place like Bagshot, a garden party is generally the easiest option. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Where we can cook in Bagshot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Party venues around Bagshot
Bagshot is about 2 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Bagshot, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Bagshot. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bagshot to Guildford (9 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as The Brook Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Thinking of a party in Bagshot Park? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Here we cover the GU19 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. From The Square, High Street and London Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Being close to the B3029, Bagshot is easy for us to reach with everything for your party. Other places close to Bagshot for paella party catering include Lightwater (1 mile south-east), Windlesham (2 miles east), Donkey Town (2 miles south-east), Lucas Green (3 miles south-east) and West End (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (6 miles south-east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles east) and Frimley (4 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Heath Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Frimley Park Hospital (3.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Bagshot includes Wildmoor Heath.
- Local schools include Collingwood College (1.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Kings Arms (within half a mile north)
What else we do in Bagshot
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Bagshot
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Churros
All ages love churros.
What affects the price in Bagshot
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
Send us the date, your venue or GU19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
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.
Who books paella party catering in Bagshot?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Bagshot book us for occasions like:
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
For guests coming by train, Bagshot station is in Bagshot itself.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Bagshot is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:25pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
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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