Surrey · England
Paella Party Catering in Worplesdon
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Worplesdon: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Big family gatherings
- Birthday parties
- Anniversary celebrations
Paella party catering for Worplesdon events
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let the neighbours know
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have cover ready for a shower
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
About our paella party catering in Worplesdon
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in the garden or venue and cook as your guests chat. For summer garden parties and family reunions, we’ll put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, vegetable paella and mixed paella and more.
A country party near Worplesdon is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Towns and villages near Worplesdon
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For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How we price paella party catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
Planning paella party catering in Worplesdon? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Worplesdon parties: what to know
Worplesdon is about 3 miles north-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Anywhere in GU3, we can bring the pans to you. Worplesdon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Historic houses near Worplesdon include Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Wanborough Manor (3.8 miles south-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Worplesdon station, about 1.5 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Worplesdon, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the GU3 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Thatchers Lane, Vine Close and The Avenue or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Worplesdon, we also cover Fairlands (1 mile south), Stanford Common (1 mile west), Wood Street Village (2 miles south-west), Pirbright (2 miles north-west) and Willey Green (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (3 miles south-east), Woking (3 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (9 miles south-west) and Egham (11 miles north).
A little further out are Guildford Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and Guildford Cathedral Treasury (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Pewley Hill and Littlefield Common.
- Schools near Worplesdon include Christ's College (1.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The White Lyon & Dragon pub (less than half a mile south)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
Questions from Worplesdon
Could we have live paella in Fox Corner Wildlife Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
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.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Less smoke than a barbecue, more smell. A friendly note to the neighbours helps.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Worplesdon until about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
For a party that feels a little special without being formal, live paella is hard to beat. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Worplesdon
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Events we cater in Worplesdon
It feeds a crowd without anyone stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- 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