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Paella Party Catering for Great Burgh events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Great Burgh.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering near Great Burgh
Paella party catering in Great Burgh, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We are often asked to cater family get-togethers and baby celebrations, with churros, seafood paella and tapas.
For a party in Great Burgh, your garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it is light in Great Burgh until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
Also near Great Burgh
Also in Great Burgh
Events we cater in Great Burgh
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Thinking of a party in Merland Rise Recreational Ground? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Your questions about paella party catering in Great Burgh
What’s the nearest station to Great Burgh for guests?
Great Burgh has its own station: Tattenham Corner station.
We’re having a ceremony at St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there’s a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How we price paella party catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in Great Burgh, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Great Burgh parties: what to know
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your party in Great Burgh, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mark, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Great Burgh include Fitznells Manor (3 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (3.3 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Great Burgh, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the KT18, KT17 and KT20 postcode area. Local streets include Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Great Burgh sits on or near the B290 and B2221, which makes travel to your party easy. Other places close to Great Burgh for paella party catering include Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Great Burgh include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Schools near Great Burgh include Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.9 miles west)
Why choose live paella in Great Burgh?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Burgh
- Events in Great Burgh and across Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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