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Paella catering in GU1
We cook at events in every part of the GU1 postcode district, including Guildford, Abbotswood and Bellfields. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in GU1
Where we cater in GU1
Catering in GU1
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Live paella catering
- Wedding paella catering
- Every service
Tell us your date, numbers and venue for a quote: use our quote form.
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Paella catering in GU1: what to expect
Paella was made for feeding a crowd: cooked outdoors in a wide, shallow pan and shared. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in GU1. On the menu are seafood paella, vegetable paella and vegan paella, and we’re frequently booked for birthday celebrations and community events and fairs.
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- Expect a menu idea and a clear, itemised price.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- We serve, then leave our area tidy.
Cost
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Near you in Guildford
Locally, our events take us close to Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Nearby too are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (under half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (within half a mile south-east). For guests coming by rail, the closest station is London Road (Guildford) station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). The countryside around Guildford includes Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
Live paella across GU1: what to know
GU1 covers everything from Guildford, Abbotswood and Stoughton to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Guildford: Historic houses near Guildford include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Loseley Park (2.6 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Planning an evening event in Guildford? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Dishes our guests love
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, cooked until the rice is golden. It is the pan people photograph.
Vegetable and vegan paella
A vegetable paella isn’t an afterthought: peppers, artichokes and beans with saffron, cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in GU1
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in GU1? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
What affects the price in GU1
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Anything your venue supplies
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
GU1: your questions answered
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
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. See how much paella per person.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Which paellas suit our guests?
It depends on your guests. A chicken or mixed paella is typically the most popular, alongside seafood and vegetable or vegan pans.
Is paella enough as a main?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course.
- 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