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Paella Party Catering for Bellfields events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Bellfields.
- Family get-togethers
- Summer garden parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
Live paella party catering in Bellfields
Paella party catering in Bellfields, made fresh on the day
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. Popular choices include seafood paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and retirement and leaving parties.
For a party in Bellfields, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we will do the rest. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Perfect for your party in Bellfields
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For guests coming by train, London Road (Guildford) station is about 1.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the space, if you can
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bellfields, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Common questions in Bellfields
How far is Bellfields from London?
About 27 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We are having a ceremony at St Peter's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Generally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you supply plates?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Parties in Bellfields: gardens, venues and local tips
Bellfields is about 1 mile north of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU1, we will come to your venue or garden. Bellfields is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
After a christening at a church like St Peter's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Loseley Park (3 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Bellfields is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in GU1, GU2 and GU3, we plan around your venue. We can cater a party on streets such as Lock Road, Manor Road and South Road. Bellfields is on the A3 and A320, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For parties just outside Bellfields, we cover Guildford (1 mile south), Stoughton (1 mile west), Jacobs Well (1 mile north-east), Westborough (1 mile south-west) and Abbotswood (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (4 miles north), Camberley (8 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (12 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Guildford Castle (1.5 miles south) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bellfields include Pewley Hill and Pewley Down.
- Nearby schools include Christ's College (within half a mile north-west) and Weyfield Academy (less than half a mile east)
- Local pubs include Wooden Bridge pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Paella compared with other options
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Bellfields
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Sunset in Bellfields is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- 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