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Paella party catering in Horley, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Horley? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Celebrations of life
- Naming days and christenings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Paella party catering for Horley events
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Paella party catering for your party in Horley
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Popular choices include vegetable paella, tapas and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and celebrations of life.
Birthdays, christenings and summer parties in Horley often happen at home or in a local hall. Paella works in either, given some outdoor or ventilated space. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Horley
- A clear, itemised quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Horley
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Horley station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
A jug of sangria sets the tone, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
All ages love churros.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
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.
Parties in Horley: gardens, venues and local tips
Horley is about 5 miles north of Crawley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as St Wilfrid's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Horley is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in RH6, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Church Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A23 and B2036, Horley is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cater parties in Hookwood (1 mile south-west), Fernhill (2 miles south-east), Burstow (2 miles south-east), Smallfield (2 miles east) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (4 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (4 miles north), Caterham (8 miles north-east) and Dorking (8 miles north-west). Horley is one of the larger places we cover in Surrey, with lots of choice for parties.
Other landmarks nearby include Reigate Castle (4.5 miles north) and East Surrey Hospital (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Horley include Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bull pub (less than half a mile west)
What else we do in Horley
Your questions about paella party catering in Horley
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station should guests use for Horley?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell normally draws people over. For a late-May party in Horley, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll 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.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RH6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- 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