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Wedding paella catering in Banstead, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Banstead and Surrey, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Banstead
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Banstead
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
Wedding paella catering in Banstead, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. For blessings and vow renewals and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Banstead suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Banstead is about 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in Banstead
Banstead is about 3 miles west of Coulsdon, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Banstead, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Banstead is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Banstead include Nonsuch Mansion (2.7 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: Banstead station is about 0.7 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Banstead, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of SM7. From High Street, Glenfield Road and Highview Path or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Banstead include the A217 and A2022, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Close by, we cover weddings in Woodmansterne (1 mile south-east), Shanklin Village (2 miles north), Chipstead (2 miles south-east), Little Woodcote (2 miles north-east) and Woodcote Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (3 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south), Ewell (3 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Honeywood Museum (3.2 miles north-east) and Municipal Borough of Sutton and Cheam (2.5 miles north). Not far away are Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
- Local schools include Priory Preparatory School (less than half a mile west) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Woolpack pub (within half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Banstead
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Banstead
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Nearby places to Banstead
Also in Banstead
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Pick a serving style
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Perfect for your wedding in Banstead
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- What happens if it rains
- Who provides the crockery
Questions from Banstead
Could we have live paella in Fames Rough?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Banstead close to London?
About 13 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What affects the price in Banstead
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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