Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ansteadbrook
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Ansteadbrook and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Ansteadbrook?
Getting married in Ansteadbrook?
Ansteadbrook is about 10 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Ansteadbrook will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Ansteadbrook is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Ansteadbrook to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Blackdown nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ansteadbrook suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ansteadbrook, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU27 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-east), Shillinglee (2 miles east), Northchapel (2 miles south-east), Lurgashall (3 miles south) and Ebernoe (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (10 miles north-west), Cranleigh (9 miles north-east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (7 miles north) and Farncombe (8 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include North Ambersham (2.9 miles south-west) and Haslemere and District Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Ansteadbrook includes Cooksbridge Meadow and Blackdown.
Wedding paella catering in Ansteadbrook, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We’re frequently asked to cater evening food for extra guests and weddings with a Spanish theme, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Near Ansteadbrook, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Towns and villages near Ansteadbrook
What else we do in Ansteadbrook
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Ansteadbrook questions
What’s the nearest station to Ansteadbrook for guests?
Haslemere station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Ansteadbrook is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Ansteadbrook
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Ansteadbrook book us for events such as:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: Haslemere station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
- 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