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Paella catering in GU18
Live paella catering across GU18, from Lightwater. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
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- Wedding paella catering
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- Live paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Festival & event paella
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Our paella catering in GU18
Live paella works almost anywhere with a level, ventilated spot: a garden, marquee, barn, courtyard or field in and around GU18. We cook vegan paella, black rice and seafood paella, and we are often booked for retirement and leaving parties and weddings and evening receptions.
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- We cook live on the day while guests watch.
- We serve from the pan, then pack down.
Pricing in GU18
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella
- Catering across Surrey, including GU18
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
Getting a price
Planning paella catering in GU18? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Around Lightwater
Around Lightwater, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Hammond School, Brentmoor Heath and All Saints. The closest station to Lightwater is Bagshot station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Brookwood Hospital (3.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
Live paella across GU18: what to know
GU18 covers everything from Lightwater to 0 small villages and hamlets, and live paella suits every kind of setting. Town events mean planning parking; village events mean planning access.
Lightwater: If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like All Saints, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Parks such as Brentmoor Heath usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Evenings in Lightwater stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
What’s in the pans
Mixed paella
Paella mixta combines meat and seafood in one pan, and it’s frequently the first pan to empty.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich fish stock, finished with lemon wedges. It’s the pan people photograph.
Live paella or other catering?
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Occasions we cook for in GU18
People book live paella because it is food and entertainment at once. The cooking becomes the centre of the event, and the food itself is hot and plentiful.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Community events and fairs
- Milestone birthday parties
- Office lunches and staff parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Your questions about paella catering in GU18
How does live paella catering work?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Does paella work for big events?
Very much so. We size pans and serving points to your guest list.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
- 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