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Paella party catering in Merle Common, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Merle Common? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Celebrations of life
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Big birthdays
Live paella party catering in Merle Common
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
How our paella party catering works in Merle Common
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. Typical bookings include naming days and christenings and family get-togethers, serving vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas.
Country parties near Merle Common suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, it is light in Merle Common 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.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
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’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Have cover ready for a shower
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About the dishes
Churros
All ages love churros.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
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 suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Merle Common
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Merle Common and the whole of Surrey
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Common questions in Merle Common
Which station should guests use for Merle Common?
The closest is Hurst Green station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Merle Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How much does paella party catering cost in Merle Common?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Will the neighbours notice?
There’s a cooking smell, but much less smoke than a barbecue. Let the neighbours know.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Who books paella party catering in Merle Common?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Merle Common and Surrey:
- Big family gatherings
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Historic houses near Merle Common include Chartwell (3.3 miles north-east) and Titsey Place (3.6 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Merle Common
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Merle Common parties: what to know
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Merle Common, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Hurst Green station is about 1.4 miles away.
Here we cover the RH8 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2.4 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