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Wedding paella catering in Burstow, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Burstow.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Burstow
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
How our wedding paella catering works in Burstow
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and evening food for extra guests, serving table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Burstow have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
What affects the price in Burstow
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Burstow, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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Burstow weddings: local tips
Burstow is about 2 miles south-east of Horley, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Burstow, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Burstow. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Burstow to Guildford (20 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Hedgecourt Lake is close by, and the countryside around Burstow suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Bartholomew frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in RH6, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Church Lane and Green Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Burstow, we also cover Fernhill (1 mile west), Shipley Bridge (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile east), Copthorne (1 mile south) and Tinsley Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Redhill (6 miles north), Ewell (15 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (9 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Langley Green Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and County Mall (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Burstow include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Shipley Bridge pub (under half a mile south)
Questions from Burstow
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Bartholomew?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Burstow from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- 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