Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering for Ewhurst events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Ewhurst and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big family gatherings
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Paella party catering near Ewhurst
Ewhurst parties: what to know
Ewhurst is about 7 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the GU6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ewhurst to Guildford (9 miles away).
Parks such as Sayer's Croft LNR usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. After a christening at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Ewhurst is within about 4 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the GU6 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Mount Close and Broomers Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Ewhurst include the B2127, which makes travel to your party easy. Close by, we cover parties in Ewhurst Green (1 mile south-east), Mayes Green (2 miles east), Cranleigh (2 miles west), Walliswood (2 miles south-east) and Pitland Street (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (3.8 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Ewhurst includes Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Schools near Ewhurst include Hurtwood House (1.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Bulls Head pub (within half a mile north)
About our paella party catering in Ewhurst
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Popular choices include mixed paella, tapas and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for retirement celebrations and garden parties and summer barbecues.
Near Ewhurst, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What else we do in Ewhurst
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have bins ready
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Plan seats for most guests
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
For event organisers in Ewhurst
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Perfect for your party in Ewhurst
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Big birthdays
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.5 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
Your questions about paella party catering in Ewhurst
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 Ewhurst close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How early should we book?
The sooner the better, but it is always worth asking. Send your date and we will check.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Ewhurst, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Why choose live paella in Ewhurst?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Ewhurst hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
About the dishes
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
- 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