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Paella Party Catering in Boundstone
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Boundstone and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering near Boundstone
Paella party catering in Boundstone, made fresh on the day
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. On the menu are churros, seafood paella and vegetable paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and wakes and celebrations of life.
Around Boundstone, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated.
Party venues around Boundstone
Boundstone is about 2 miles south-west of Farnham, in Surrey. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Boundstone. We cover 395 places across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Timothy, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Farnham station is about 1.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Boundstone, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU10 postcode area. Your party could be at a home on Jubilee Lane, Vine Way and Vine Lane or the roads around them. For parties just outside Boundstone, we cover Shortheath (1 mile north), Wrecclesham (1 mile north-west), Rowledge (1 mile south-west), Holt Pound (1 mile west) and Batt's Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles east), Woking (13 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (8 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (15 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Castle (2 miles north) and Museum of Farnham (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Culverswell Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local schools include Edgeborough School (0.8 miles south-east) and Weydon School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Occasions we cook for in Boundstone
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How bad weather is handled
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Tell us how many children are coming
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Also near Boundstone
What else we do in Boundstone
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
How we price paella party catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Boundstone: your questions answered
Is Boundstone close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you come to Boundstone?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Boundstone is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Boundstone stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Boundstone, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
A closer look at the menu
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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