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Paella party catering in Margery, Surrey
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Margery: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Margery?
How our paella party catering works in Margery
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Margery. Popular choices include chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
In a small place like Margery, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Where we can cook in Margery
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a late-May party in Margery, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Margery? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Hosting a paella party in Margery
Margery is about 2 miles north of Reigate, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Margery, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Margery is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Margery to Guildford (16 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Castle Grounds? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. For guests coming by train, Reigate station is about 1.4 miles away. Margery is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Anywhere in KT20, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Manor Lane, Margery Lane and Mint Lane, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Margery, we also cover Mogador (1 mile west), Lower Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Reigate (2 miles south), Kingswood (2 miles north) and Walton on the Hill (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (6 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-west), Caterham (5 miles east) and Dorking (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and The Belfry (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Margery include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate College (1.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Reigate Manor Hotel (0.8 miles south)
Is live paella right for your party?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Margery
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Margery and across Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
FAQs for Margery
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’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Margery?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A picture helps.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Who books paella party catering in Margery?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family reunions
- Christenings and naming days
After a christening at a church like Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Margery
What else we do in Margery
- 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