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Paella Party Catering in Sutton Abinger
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Sutton Abinger and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Sutton Abinger?
About our paella party catering in Sutton Abinger
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We cook seafood paella, churros and chicken and chorizo paella, and we are regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and birthday parties.
In a small place like Sutton Abinger, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts don’t suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Sutton Abinger
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Sutton Abinger parties: what to know
Sutton Abinger is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Sutton Abinger and nearby villages. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 1.4 miles north-west. After a christening at a church like Church of St James, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Sutton Abinger, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Anywhere in RH5, we can cook for your guests. Streets in the area include Hoe Lane, Annisdowne Close and Sutton Place, and we can cook for a party on any of them. We also cook at parties in Hoe (1 mile west), Abinger (1 mile east), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north), Gomshall (1 mile north-west) and Shere (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (7 miles north-west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (12 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Mesolithic Museum (0.9 miles east) and Abinger Castle (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Local schools include Belmont Prep School (1.3 miles south-east) and Hurtwood House (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Volunteer pub (under half a mile east)
What affects the price in Sutton Abinger
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Sutton Abinger
Is Sutton Abinger too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
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 the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
When should I book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability right away.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
How much does paella party catering cost in Sutton Abinger?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. A summer party in Sutton Abinger stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- 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
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your party in Sutton Abinger
It’s the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Sutton Abinger:
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Historic houses near Sutton Abinger include Hatchlands Park (4.3 miles north-west) and Polesden Lacey (4.5 miles north-east). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
What’s in the pans
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate, a sweet finish.
Nearby places to Sutton Abinger
Other catering in Sutton Abinger
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Have bins ready
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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