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Paella party catering in Milford, Surrey
Looking for paella party catering in Milford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
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Live paella party catering in Milford
Common questions in Milford
Can you cook in Rodborough Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Milford from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How much does paella party catering cost in Milford?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
How early should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. We’ll check availability right away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
About our paella party catering in Milford
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Whether it’s anniversary celebrations and street and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and vegetable paella for your guests.
Parties around Milford are often relaxed, garden-and-gazebo affairs. Live paella fits right in. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Add a diet question to the invitation
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
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.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Send us the date, your venue or GU8 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. A summer party in Milford 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send 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.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning paella party catering in Milford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Milford
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Planning a party in Milford
Milford is about 6 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Whether your party is in the middle of Milford or on the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our events stretch from Milford to Guildford (6 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Milford (Surrey) station is about 0.8 miles away. Historic houses near Milford include Loseley Park (3.5 miles north-east) and Wanborough Manor (4.2 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Milford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cater parties across GU8 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Upper Manor Road and Elmside, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Milford for paella party catering include Mousehill (1 mile south-west), Cramhurst (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile south-east) and Lower Eashing (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north-east), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Godalming Museum (1.7 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1 mile east). Green spaces nearby include Lower Lake and Frith Hill.
- Schools near Milford include Rodborough (0.6 miles south) and St Hilary's School (1.5 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lion pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose paella party catering in Milford?
Any occasion works, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Birthday parties
- Baby celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Big family gatherings
After a christening at a church like St John the Evangelist's Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Before booking anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Milford
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
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- 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