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Paella party catering in Lucas Green, Surrey
Planning paella party catering in Lucas Green? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering for Lucas Green events
Paella party catering for your party in Lucas Green
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and churros, and we are frequently booked for summer garden parties and big birthdays.
In a small place like Lucas Green, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Who books paella party catering in Lucas Green?
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Bisley and West End Commons normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Lucas Green stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Lucas Green
Can you cook in Bisley and West End Commons?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Lucas Green?
The closest is Brookwood station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Seafood paella typically gets the photos.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Is live paella right for your party?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Lucas Green
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Lucas Green
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
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What affects the price in Lucas Green
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Planning the cooking area
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lucas Green
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
Hosting a paella party in Lucas Green
Lucas Green is about 3 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your party in Lucas Green will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Lucas Green to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Brookwood station, about 2.1 miles south.
For paella party catering in GU24, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Donkey Town (1 mile north-west), West End (1 mile north-east), Bisley (1 mile south-east), Penny Pot (1 mile north-east) and Sheet's Heath (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles east), Camberley (4 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The Peacocks (3.9 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Lucas Green include Gordon's School (0.8 miles north)
- 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