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Paella party catering in Little London, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Little London and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Little London
Paella party catering in Little London, made fresh on the day
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it’s street and neighbourhood parties and garden get-togethers, we can cook chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella and more.
A country party near Little London is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in Little London? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Have bins ready
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Sangria sets the mood.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Questions from Little London
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Little London?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Places near Little London
Other catering in Little London
Planning a party in Little London
Little London is about 5 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Little London will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Old St Peter and St Paul's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (2.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (3.2 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile of Little London, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of GU5. Close by, we cover parties in Albury Heath (1 mile north-west), Shere (1 mile north-east), Albury (1 mile north-west), Gomshall (1 mile north-east) and Hoe (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles north-west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (13 miles east) and Redhill (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Shere Museum (1 mile north-east) and St. Luke’s Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV Public House (within half a mile north)
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. A summer party in Little London stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Little London, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Little London
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Little London and Surrey:
- Family get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Parks such as Colekitchen Down typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- The wet-weather plan
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- We cover Little London and the whole of Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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