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Wedding paella catering in Broadford, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Broadford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Broadford
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Wedding paella catering in Broadford, cooked live
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 often asked to cater evening wedding food and farm and barn venues, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Broadford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Planning a paella wedding in Broadford
Broadford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Broadford and nearby villages. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Broadford include Loseley Park (1.4 miles west) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Planning photos in Shalford Mill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in GU4 is planned around your venue and timings. For weddings just outside Broadford, we cover Shalford (1 mile east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east) and Chilworth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east) and Dorking (11 miles east).
A little further out are Farnham Road Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Down and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Broadford include Broadwater School (1.1 miles south-west) and St Catherine's School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-east)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Events we cater in Broadford
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
St Catherine's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deposit and payment dates
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Broadford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
Planning wedding paella catering in Broadford? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Broadford
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Michael?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
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 halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you cook inside?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. See all areas.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Broadford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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