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Paella Party Catering in Dunsfold
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Dunsfold: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering near Dunsfold
Paella party catering in Dunsfold, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. On the menu are tapas, churros and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for big family gatherings and summer garden parties.
Country parties near Dunsfold suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Common questions in Dunsfold
Could we have live paella in Fir Tree Copse?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Which station should guests use for Dunsfold?
Witley station, about 3.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Dunsfold, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It’s served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Dunsfold? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Nearby places to Dunsfold
Also in Dunsfold
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Dunsfold
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
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 at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Who books paella party catering in Dunsfold?
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and it is a talking point.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in Fir Tree Copse? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Live paella or other catering?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Dunsfold
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Dunsfold
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Dunsfold? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Party venues around Dunsfold
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Dunsfold and nearby villages. We cook in 395 places in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles west. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Dunsfold is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in GU8, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Dunsfold, we also cover Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Local pubs include The Sun Inn Public House (under half a mile south)
- 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