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Paella Party Catering in Send Marsh
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Send Marsh and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big birthdays
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
Planning an event in Send Marsh?
Paella party catering in Send Marsh, made fresh on the day
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. On the menu are vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversary celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life.
A country party near Send Marsh is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Send Marsh
- We cover Send Marsh and the whole of Surrey
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Send Marsh parties: what to know
Send Marsh is about 3 miles south-east of Woking, in Surrey. Wherever your party is in the GU23 area, we can cook for your guests. Send Marsh is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Historic houses near Send Marsh include Clandon Park (2.7 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (2.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Thinking of a party in White Rose Lane? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Send Marsh is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU23, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a party on streets such as Send Marsh Road, Tuckey Grove and Stringhams Copse or the roads around them. You’ll find Send Marsh on the B368, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. We also cook at parties in Burntcommon (1 mile south), Send (1 mile west), West Clandon (2 miles south), Sutton Green (2 miles west) and Mayford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles south-west), Woking (3 miles north-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Redhill (15 miles east) and Farnham (13 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Send and Ripley History Society Museum (1 mile north-east) and Guildford Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Boldermere Lake and St Martha's Hill.
- Local schools include Ripley Court School (1.1 miles north-east) and St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Jovial Sailor pub (within half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Send Marsh: your questions answered
Could we have live paella in White Rose Lane?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Send Marsh?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater in Send Marsh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Send Marsh. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A photo helps.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Events we cater in Send Marsh
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St William of York, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
- Travel and parking costs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Send Marsh until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Places near Send Marsh
Other catering in Send Marsh
- 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