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Wedding Paella Catering for Abinger events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Abinger.
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Abinger
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For weddings with a Spanish theme and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Abinger often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Weddings in Abinger: venues, ceremonies and travel
Abinger is about 4 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For a wedding in Abinger, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Abinger. Abinger is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Abinger to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If you are hoping for photos in Wotton and Abinger Commons, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Abinger, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Raikes Lane, Sutton Lane and Abinger Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Abinger, we cover Sutton Abinger (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile north-west), Hoe (1 mile west), Gomshall (2 miles north-west) and Shere (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (less than half a mile south-east) and Mesolithic Museum (within half a mile south). Not far away are Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Abinger Hatch Public House (under half a mile south-east)
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What else we do in Abinger
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Perfect for your wedding in Abinger
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Leith Hill is close by.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Working with your venue
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Abinger? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Abinger at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Abinger
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Abinger? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Questions from Abinger
How far is Abinger from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Is Abinger too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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