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Paella party catering in Laleham, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Laleham and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Birthday parties
- Celebrations of life
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering for Laleham events
About our paella party catering in Laleham
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. Whether it’s milestone birthdays and baby celebrations, we’ll put together a menu of mixed paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas and more.
Around Laleham, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. Live paella fits right in. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Who books paella party catering in Laleham?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Laleham, people book us for events such as:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
If guests are coming by rail, Staines station is about 1.2 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Space, access and power needs
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Laleham
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Parties in Laleham: gardens, venues and local tips
Laleham is about 1 mile south-east of Staines-upon-Thames, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Laleham will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Laleham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Laleham to Guildford (12 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Penton Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. After a christening at a church like Church of All Saints, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
For paella party catering in TW18, we plan around your venue. That could mean a party in a garden on Northfield Road, Willowmead and Staines Road. We also cook at parties in Littleton (1 mile south-east), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Shepperton Green (2 miles south-east), Littleton Common (2 miles east) and Charlton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (11 miles south-east), Ewell (11 miles south-east) and Egham (3 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Spelthorne Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Ashford Hospital (2 miles north-east). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include The Matthew Arnold School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.5 miles south)
Step by step
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. A summer party in Laleham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan where rubbish goes
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Also near Laleham
What else we do in Laleham
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. 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 book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Common questions in Laleham
How far is Laleham from London?
Roughly 18 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cover Laleham?
We do. Laleham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Often, yes. We need somewhere outside or well ventilated to cook, and the venue’s permission.
How much does paella party catering cost in Laleham?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
For event organisers in Laleham
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 are happy to liaise with facilities 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’ll follow them.
- 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