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Wedding paella catering in Albury, Surrey
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Albury.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Albury events
How our wedding paella catering works in Albury
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater big weddings with every diet and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Albury often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Albury, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU5 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Common questions in Albury
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you come to Albury?
Yes, we do. Albury is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Events in Albury and across Surrey
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Perfect for your wedding in Albury
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Historic houses near Albury include Chilworth Manor (1.5 miles west) and Clandon Park (2.2 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
Getting married in Albury?
Albury is about 4 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Albury and the surrounding area. Albury is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Chilworth station, about 1.3 miles west. For outdoor photos, Silent Pool is close by, and the countryside around Albury suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Albury, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in GU5, we can cook for your guests. From Weston Fields, Church Lane and Albury Street or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Albury Heath (1 mile south-east), Little London (1 mile south-east), Shere (1 mile east), Gomshall (2 miles east) and East Clandon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (4 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north-west), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (14 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Shere Museum (1.5 miles east) and Guildford Castle (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Albury includes Combe Bottom and Silent Pool.
- Pubs nearby include The Drummond Arms (within half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
- 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