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Paella Party Catering for Wood Street Village events
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Wood Street Village: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Baby celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
Planning an event in Wood Street Village?
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Sunset in Wood Street Village is about 8:55pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella party catering in Wood Street Village, made fresh on the day
Paella is made for relaxed parties: it’s served from the pan and shared, so nobody needs a formal seating plan. Typical bookings include family reunions and celebrations of life, serving churros, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas.
Country parties near Wood Street Village suit live 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 as soon as it’s ready.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The menu, dish by dish
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more while the paella cooks.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Wood Street Village? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Party venues around Wood Street Village
Wood Street Village is about 2 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. For paella party catering in Wood Street Village, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Wood Street Village is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Parks such as Broadstreet generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Wanborough station, about 1.7 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Wood Street Village, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in GU3 is planned around your venue and timings. Your party could be at a home on Pound Hill, Baird Drive and The Oval. We also cook at parties in Fairlands (1 mile north-east), Willey Green (1 mile north-west), Onslow Village (2 miles south-east), Normandy (2 miles west) and Flexford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Littlefield Common and St Catherine's Hill.
- Schools near Wood Street Village include Kings College Guildford (1 mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Places near Wood Street Village
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Wood Street Village questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Alban's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Wood Street Village
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
Occasions we cook for in Wood Street Village
It feels like a holiday in your own garden.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wood Street Village, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Alban's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Allergen information for each dish
- The venue requirements
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella gives guests a show. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Wood Street Village
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Wood Street Village and the whole of Surrey
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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