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Wedding Paella Catering in Barford
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 turns food into part of your wedding in Barford.
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Barford
Wedding paella catering in Barford, made fresh on the day
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and rustic barn weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Barford have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Common questions in Barford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Barford close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cover Barford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Barford. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Barford?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Towns and villages near Barford
What else we do in Barford
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Barford
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Barford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Barford
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Barford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
For guests travelling by train, Haslemere station is about 3.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The venue requirements
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
Getting married in Barford?
Barford is about 4 miles east of Bordon, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Barford, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Barford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in The Flashes, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Barford, such as St John the Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: 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 Barford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over GU10 and GU26. Streets in the area include Churt Road, Kitts Lane and Hammer Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south-east), Churt (1 mile north), Green Cross (1 mile north-east), Beacon Hill (1 mile east) and Crosswater (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (6 miles north), Frimley (13 miles north), Haslemere (4 miles south-east) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Barford includes Gibbet Hill and Upper Lake.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (0.6 miles north)
- 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