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Paella Party Catering in Merrow
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Merrow and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella party catering for Merrow events
Why choose paella party catering in Merrow?
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Birthday parties
- Family reunions
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Parks such as Riverside Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Whether travel is included
- How long the team stays
How our paella party catering works in Merrow
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella, and typical bookings are for summer garden parties and milestone birthdays.
For a party in Merrow, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we’ll bring everything else. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Places near Merrow
Other catering in Merrow
Merrow parties: what to know
Merrow is about 2 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Merrow, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Merrow is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
After a christening at a church like Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If guests are coming by rail, Clandon station is about 1.6 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Merrow, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Surrey takes in GU1 and GU4, so your party can be anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Park Lane, Grove Road and Wykeham Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Burpham (1 mile north-west), Abbotswood (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles north-east), Guildford (2 miles west) and Chilworth (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Farnham (12 miles west), Ewell (14 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Infantry Museum (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Merrow include St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Silent Pool.
- Schools near Merrow include St Peter's Catholic School (under half a mile west) and St Peter's Catholic School (less than half a mile west)
- Local pubs include The Horse And Groom Public House (within half a mile south)
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a late-May party in Merrow, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Tell us how many children are coming
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, leaving you to carry on celebrating.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What paella party catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Smoky, satisfying and popular with children, and a good choice for guests who don’t eat seafood.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Is live paella right for your party?
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Merrow and across Surrey
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Merrow
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Merrow? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
FAQs for Merrow
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
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.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Usually, if there’s outdoor space to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
- 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