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Paella Party Catering in Mayes Green
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Mayes Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Paella party catering near Mayes Green
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
How our paella party catering works in Mayes Green
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The cooking is the centrepiece, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. Typical bookings include anniversaries and engagement parties and big birthdays, serving seafood paella, tapas and vegetable paella.
Country parties near Mayes Green suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Perfect for your party in Mayes Green
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Mayes Green book us for occasions like:
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Summer garden parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- How long the team stays
Questions from Mayes Green
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is Mayes Green too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
On request. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cover Mayes Green?
We do. Mayes Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell, and it’s a good smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mayes Green
- Churros
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
Mayes Green parties: what to know
Mayes Green is about 6 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. From the centre of Mayes Green to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our events stretch from Mayes Green to Guildford (about 10 miles away).
Thinking of a party in Wallis Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.9 miles east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Mayes Green, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in RH5, we can bring paella party catering to you. Other places close to Mayes Green for paella party catering include Walliswood (1 mile south), Ewhurst Green (1 mile west), Ewhurst (2 miles west), Ellen's Green (2 miles south) and Pitland Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (12 miles north-east) and Reigate (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (4.2 miles north) and Horsham Hospital (6 miles south-east). The countryside around Mayes Green includes Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Scarlett Arms Public House (0.7 miles south)
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Mayes Green
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, it is light in Mayes Green until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan seats for most guests
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Mayes Green, and we will put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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