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Paella party catering in Cudworth, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Cudworth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering in Cudworth
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Paella party catering in Cudworth, cooked live
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. For family reunions and anniversary celebrations, we can cook tapas, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
In a small place like Cudworth, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Nearby places to Cudworth
What else we do in Cudworth
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Cudworth and across Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Parties in Cudworth: gardens, venues and local tips
Cudworth is about 4 miles west of Horley, in Surrey. From the centre of Cudworth to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Cudworth to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Newdigate Brickworks generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Cudworth is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
For paella party catering in RH5, we plan around your venue and timings. From Cudworth Park, The Poplars and Burnt Oak Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Newdigate (1 mile west), Russ Hill (1 mile south-east), Parkgate (2 miles north), Charlwood (2 miles east) and Norwood Hill (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (4 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
For event organisers in Cudworth
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
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.
Cudworth: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues 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.
Which station should guests use for Cudworth?
The closest is Holmwood station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much does paella party catering cost in Cudworth?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Sunset in Cudworth is about 8:50pm 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 the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan where rubbish goes
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
- 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