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Paella catering in GU25
We cook at events in every part of the GU25 postcode district, which takes in Virginia Water, Trumps Green and Wentworth. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Book live paella in GU25
Towns and villages in GU25
What we do in GU25
- Wedding paella catering
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Festival & event paella
- See all our catering
Send us your event details and postcode for a quote: fill in our quote form.
About paella catering in GU25
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. Typical bookings include staff parties and work lunches and leaving dos and retirements, serving vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella.
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your event. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- Closer to the day, we confirm timings and the cooking spot.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
What it costs in GU25
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Landmarks near Virginia Water
In Virginia Water, that can mean a party near Trumps Green Infant School, Riverside Walk and Rose And Crown Public House. There’s a railway station in Virginia Water itself: Virginia Water station, handy for guests travelling by train. Well-known places in the area include Spelthorne Museum (3.1 miles north-east) and St. Peter's Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). For a walk before or after the party, there is Virginia Water Lake and St Ann's Hill.
Live paella across GU25: what to know
GU25 covers everything from Virginia Water, Trumps Green and Wentworth to 4 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.
Virginia Water: Parks such as Riverside Walk usually need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Christ Church, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Planning an evening event in Virginia Water? Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
Events we cater in GU25
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it’s cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Birthday celebrations
- Staff parties and work lunches
Is live paella right for you?
Vans serve one order at a time. A big pan serves many guests fast, which suits weddings and parties where everyone eats together.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in GU25? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Make sure each pan is labelled
A short rest after cooking helps, which is when we usually call guests over.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside.
Common questions in GU25
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Which paella is most popular?
Most events choose two or three: a mixed or chicken paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. See the sample menu.
- 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