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Paella Party Catering for Tadworth events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Tadworth and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big birthdays
- Retirement celebrations
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Tadworth
How our paella party catering works in Tadworth
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. Typical bookings include leaving dos and retirements and christenings and naming days, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
For a party in Tadworth, your garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Perfect for your party in Tadworth
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Tadworth book us for events such as:
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
- Naming days and christenings
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church like Church of the Good Shepherd, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if it rains
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- The venue requirements
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Is live paella right for your party?
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Tadworth
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Sunset in Tadworth is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we will need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about paella party catering in Tadworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Good Shepherd?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Tadworth for guests?
Tadworth station, about 0.5 miles south-west of the centre.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you supply crockery?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Party venues around Tadworth
Tadworth is about 3 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Tadworth, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Tadworth is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Tadworth station is about 0.5 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Fitznells Manor (3.9 miles north) and Nonsuch Mansion (4.2 miles north). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Tadworth is within about 5 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in KT20 and KT18 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Beatrice Square, High Street and Fairacres; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. For parties just outside Tadworth, we cover Kingswood (1 mile south-east), Walton on the Hill (1 mile south-west), Lower Kingswood (2 miles south-east), Headley (2 miles south-west) and Mogador (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Epsom (3 miles north-west), Horley (9 miles south), Redhill (5 miles south-east) and Ewell (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include The Ashley Centre (2.9 miles north-west) and Headley Court (2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Schools near Tadworth include Chinthurst School (0.7 miles south) and The Beacon School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Inn on the Green (0.5 miles south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Give separate numbers for children
We’re set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Towns and villages near Tadworth
Also in Tadworth
What affects the price in Tadworth
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
- 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