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Paella party catering in Shillinglee, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Shillinglee and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Family reunions
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Baby celebrations
Live paella party catering in Shillinglee
How our paella party catering works in Shillinglee
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. For leaving dos and retirements and wakes and celebrations of life, we can cook mixed paella, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
A country party near Shillinglee 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.
Hosting a paella party in Shillinglee
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in Shillinglee. Shillinglee is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Shillinglee, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in GU8 is planned around your venue. If your venue is just outside Shillinglee, we also cover Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
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Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Separate paella pans cover everyone. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
For event organisers in Shillinglee
Throwing 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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
There is 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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Which courses you have in mind
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. A summer party in Shillinglee stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, 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.
- 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Shillinglee
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Have bins ready
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Perfect for your party in Shillinglee
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Shillinglee:
- Family reunions
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Naming days and christenings
For guests coming by train, Witley station is about 3.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- What happens if it rains
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
FAQs for Shillinglee
What’s the nearest station to Shillinglee for guests?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Is Shillinglee close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it’s soon. Send your date and we will check.
How many different paellas?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
- 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