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Paella catering in KT16
Live paella catering across KT16, covering Chertsey, Ottershaw and Penton Hook. Weddings, parties, work events and festivals, with every diet catered for.
Planning an event in KT16?
Areas within KT16
Events we cater in KT16
- Festival & event paella
- Tapas & canapé catering
- Live paella catering
- Corporate paella catering
- Paella party catering
- Wedding paella catering
- All catering
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Our paella catering in KT16
A single cooking set-up can feed a crowd, there’s very little waste, and the food arrives hot. It is why live paella suits so many kinds of event. Typical bookings include anniversary celebrations and birthday celebrations, with vegetable paella, vegan paella and paella Valenciana.
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and diets.
- We put together a menu and a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, set up and start the stock.
- The paella cooks in front of your guests, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan and clear our area when service ends.
Cost
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
What’s near Chertsey
Around Chertsey, we cater at gardens, homes and venues near Woburn Park, The Crown Hotel and St Anne's Catholic Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Sir William Perkins's School (within half a mile west), Church of St Peter (within half a mile north) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Chertsey itself: Chertsey station. Nearby you’ll also find Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). For a walk before or after the party, there is St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
Paella catering in KT16: local guide
From Chertsey, Ottershaw and Penton Hook to 4 villages and hamlets, events across KT16 range from town-centre venues to gardens and fields, and live paella works in all of them. In towns, plan parking and access; in villages, tell us about lanes and ground.
Chertsey: For guests coming by train, Chertsey has its own station, Chertsey station. Parks such as Woburn Park generally need the owner’s permission for cooking, so ask before you plan a party there. Evenings in Chertsey stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Occasions we cook for in KT16
Paella is one of the few dishes that handles mixed diets easily, thanks to separate pans for each version. Everyone gets the same kind of meal.
These are some of the occasions we cater around KT16:
- Big birthdays
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Staff parties and work lunches
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Tell us what else is being served
- Send allergies to us in writing
- Tell us how many children are coming
You shouldn’t have to worry about the food on the day. We set up, cook and serve, and keep in touch with you or your venue about timings.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges make the meal go further.
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
A rich seafood stock with prawns, mussels and squid, finished with lemon wedges. It is the pan people photograph.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
KT16: your questions answered
What seafood can we have?
Seafood choices are agreed when we plan the menu.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
How much paella per person?
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.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What happens with live paella?
We cook from scratch at your venue in big pans, in front of your guests, and serve straight from the pan.
- 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