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Paella Party Catering for Birtley Green events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Birtley Green and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Birthday parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Birtley Green
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Paella party catering in Birtley Green, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. Typical bookings include family reunions and big birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, churros and mixed paella.
In a small place like Birtley Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Why choose paella party catering in Birtley Green?
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Birtley Green book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Summer garden parties
- Anniversary celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Shalford station, about 2.6 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Why choose live paella in Birtley Green?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you’re free to enjoy it. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Birtley Green
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
- Have bins ready
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Hosting a paella party in Birtley Green
Birtley Green is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Birtley Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Birtley Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (2.9 miles north) and Loseley Park (3.6 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Thinking of a party in Cucknell's Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Birtley Green is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in GU5, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at parties in Shamley Green (1 mile east), Grafham (1 mile south), Bramley (1 mile north-west), Wonersh (1 mile north) and Thorncombe Street (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north). Open spaces near Birtley Green include Frith Hill and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include St Catherine's School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (1 mile east)
Where we can cook in Birtley Green
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
Step by step
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Birtley Green is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Birtley Green questions
Is Birtley Green close to London?
About 29 miles from central London.
Is Birtley Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Birtley Green.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Paella is popular with children, especially a mild chicken one. Let us know numbers and ages.
Nearby places to Birtley Green
Also in Birtley Green
- 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