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Paella party catering in Churt, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Churt? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Baby celebrations
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Book paella party catering in Churt
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella party catering in Churt, cooked live
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. We cook tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and typical bookings are for neighbourhood celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life.
Near Churt, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
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What affects the price in Churt
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Party venues around Churt
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Churt, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Churt is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Churt to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St John the Evangelist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, Haslemere station is about 4.3 miles away. Churt is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in GU10, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Churt, we also cover Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Pubs nearby include Crossways Inn (within half a mile south)
Churt: your questions answered
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 will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Churt for guests?
Haslemere station, about 4.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater for children?
Of course. Children typically love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
How much does paella party catering cost in Churt?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan seats for most guests
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. For a late-May party in Churt, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Love Paella in Churt
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Churt and the whole of Surrey
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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