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Paella party catering in Pyrford, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Pyrford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Milestone birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Big family gatherings
Paella party catering for Pyrford events
How our paella party catering works in Pyrford
Paella is relaxed food: it’s served from the pan and shared, without any fuss. Popular choices include mixed paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are often booked for milestone birthdays and garden parties and summer barbecues.
For a party in Pyrford, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
DIY paella versus live catering
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. 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.
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Common questions in Pyrford
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in White Rose Lane?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come to Pyrford?
We do. Pyrford is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a picture and we’ll check.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
For event organisers in Pyrford
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a late-May party in Pyrford, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Plan where rubbish goes
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Pyrford? 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.
Parties in Pyrford: gardens, venues and local tips
Pyrford is about 3 miles east of Woking, in Surrey. For a party in Pyrford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Pyrford. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Pyrford to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Historic houses near Pyrford include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (3.4 miles north). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Pyrford is within about 8 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cover parties in every part of GU22 and KT14 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Pyrford Woods Close, Pyrford Woods Road and Onslow Way, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Other places close to Pyrford for paella party catering include Sheerwater (1 mile north-west), West Byfleet (1 mile north-east), Pyrford Village (1 mile south), Woodham (1 mile north) and Old Woking (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles west), Camberley (9 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (11 miles east).
A little further out are Woking Community Hospital (2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (2 miles west). Not far away are Papercourt Marshes and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Pyrford include The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west) and The Bishop David Brown School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Station pub (1 mile north)
Where we can cook in Pyrford
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Perfect for your party in Pyrford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
In Pyrford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Birthday parties
Thinking of a party in White Rose Lane? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- How each diet is kept separate
- 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