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Paella party catering in Broadford, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Broadford.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Broadford
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Paella party catering in Broadford, made fresh on the day
A paella party works in most gardens, if there’s a level spot away from fences and trees. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. Whether it’s big family gatherings and street and neighbourhood parties, we can cook churros, mixed paella and tapas.
Near Broadford, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
Towns and villages near Broadford
What else we do in Broadford
Party venues around Broadford
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU4 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Broadford include Loseley Park (1.4 miles west) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broadford, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU4. Close by, we cover parties in Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Local schools include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (within half a mile north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Perfect for your party in Broadford
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it’s a talking point.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, Broadford has its own station, Shalford station.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How each diet is kept separate
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Broadford
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
What affects the price in Broadford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Warn the neighbours
Children love watching the paella cook.
Sangria sets the mood.
The process
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Sunset in Broadford is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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FAQs for Broadford
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.
Is Broadford close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How many different paellas?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you come to Broadford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Broadford is within our area and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
- 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