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Paella Party Catering in South Godstone
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across South Godstone and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big family gatherings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering near South Godstone
About our paella party catering in South Godstone
You get to enjoy your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. For baby celebrations and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of vegetable paella, churros and seafood paella for your guests.
Near South Godstone, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we’ll plan the set-up. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What paella party catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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South Godstone parties: what to know
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We cook at parties in homes, gardens and venues in South Godstone. South Godstone is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from South Godstone to London (19 miles away).
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Stephen, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Nearby historic houses include Titsey Place (4.9 miles north-east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Anywhere in RH9, we can bring paella party catering to you. That could mean a party in a garden on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive. Other places close to South Godstone for paella party catering include Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Why choose paella party catering in South Godstone?
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever you’re celebrating in South Godstone, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Naming days and christenings
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
Thinking of a party in Tilburstow Hill? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have bins ready
- Give separate numbers for children
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Common questions in South Godstone
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Stephen?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Is South Godstone too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Usually, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters frequently try it too.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a late-May party in South Godstone, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in South Godstone
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
- 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