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Paella catering in GU7
We cook at events in every part of the GU7 postcode district, which takes in Godalming, Farncombe and Aaron's Hill. Everything is cooked live on the day.
Live paella across GU7
Towns and villages in GU7
What we do in GU7
- Wedding paella catering
- Live paella catering
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Paella party catering
- Corporate paella catering
- See all our catering
Tell us your date, numbers and venue and we’ll reply with a menu and a price: send us your details through our quote form.
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Paella catering across GU7
You can keep it simple or build a full menu: just paella, or paella with tapas, desserts and drinks. We’ll recommend what fits your event. Typical bookings include company summer parties and wedding breakfasts and evening food, with chicken and chorizo paella, black rice and seafood paella.
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- 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.
Prices in GU7
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Catering across Surrey, including GU7
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Around Godalming
In Godalming, that can mean a party near St Hilary's School, Moss Lane School and Phillips Memorial Park and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Edmund Church (less than half a mile south-west), The Richmond Arms Public House (less than half a mile west) and Godalming College (0.5 miles south). There is a railway station in Godalming itself: Godalming station, handy for guests travelling by train. A little further out are Guildford Castle (3.9 miles north-east) and Godalming Museum (under half a mile north). For a walk before or after the party, there’s Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
Planning live paella in GU7
From Godalming, Farncombe and Aaron's Hill to 6 villages and hamlets, events across GU7 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella suits every kind of setting. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Godalming: For guests coming by train, Godalming has its own station, Godalming station. Historic houses near Godalming include Loseley Park (2.2 miles north) and Wanborough Manor (3.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Planning an evening event in Godalming? 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.
Events we cater in GU7
It is ideal for relaxed, sociable occasions, where guests can mingle while it cooks and then sit down to share.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden get-togethers
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Anniversary celebrations
- Office lunches and staff parties
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Black rice
Squid ink rice is bold and savoury, and is popular with adventurous guests.
Paella Valenciana
Valencians take their paella seriously. The classic version is chicken, green beans and butter beans with saffron, and it’s a crowd-pleaser.
GU7 questions
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is paella a full meal?
Yes. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you bring everything you need?
All cooking kit comes with us. Tell us what the venue provides, such as tables or crockery.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How do you work out quantities?
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.
What is live paella catering?
We arrive with pans, burners and ingredients, cook in front of your guests, and serve when you’re ready to eat.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it’s cooked separately.
- 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