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Wedding paella catering in Abbotswood, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Abbotswood and across Surrey.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Abbotswood
Wedding paella catering in Abbotswood, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and we are often booked for weddings with a Spanish theme and marquee and garden weddings.
Weddings in a place like Abbotswood often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Events we cater in Abbotswood
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
In Abbotswood and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Nearby historic houses include Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west) and Chilworth Manor (1.8 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
Also near Abbotswood
What else we do in Abbotswood
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Weddings in Abbotswood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Abbotswood is about 1 mile south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Abbotswood, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Put the station on your invitation: London Road (Guildford) station is in Abbotswood itself. If you’re marrying at a church near Abbotswood, such as Christ Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in GU1, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. We can cater a wedding on streets such as York Road, Stoke Road and Maori Road or the roads around them. Abbotswood is on the A246 and A3100, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For weddings just outside Abbotswood, we cover Guildford (1 mile north-west), Burpham (1 mile north-east), Bellfields (1 mile north-west), Merrow (1 mile east) and East Shalford (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (10 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-east) and Egham (13 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St. Luke’s Hospital (under half a mile south) and Guildford Castle (0.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Pewley Down.
- Local schools include Guildford High School (less than half a mile north-west) and Holy Trinity (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Rats Castle pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Abbotswood
How far is Abbotswood from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you cater in Abbotswood?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Abbotswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Abbotswood?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What affects the price in Abbotswood
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. At midsummer, sunset in Abbotswood is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Read more
- 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