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Paella Party Catering for Stonehill events
Looking for paella party catering in Stonehill? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering in Stonehill
Paella party catering in Stonehill, cooked live
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. The food is our job. We cook seafood paella, tapas and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater naming days and christenings and family get-togethers.
A country party near Stonehill is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
More for events in Stonehill
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stonehill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How we price paella party catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Let the neighbours know
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep hunger at bay.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Stonehill 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.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Stonehill
Could we have live paella in Gracious Pond?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Stonehill?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Planning a party in Stonehill
Stonehill is about 3 miles north of Woking, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Stonehill, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Stonehill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Botleys Mansion (1.4 miles north-east) and Byfleet Manor (4.8 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Longcross station is about 2.1 miles away.
We cover parties in every part of KT16. Whether your party is on Stonehill Road and Stonehill Crescent or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Ottershaw (1 mile east), Longcross (1 mile north-west), Mimbridge (2 miles south-west), Lyne (2 miles north-east) and Trumps Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles south), Woking (3 miles south), Camberley (8 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (15 miles south-west) and Ewell (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Chobham Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and The Peacocks (3.1 miles south). Not far away are Gracious Pond and St Ann's Lake.
Live paella or other catering?
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Stonehill
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Catering across Surrey, including Stonehill
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Who books paella party catering in Stonehill?
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
In Stonehill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer garden parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Christ Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- 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