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Wedding Paella Catering in Chaldon
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Chaldon.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Chaldon events
About our wedding paella catering in Chaldon
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and evening wedding food, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
Near Chaldon, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The venue or postcode
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Chaldon
How far is Chaldon from London?
About 15 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Chaldon?
Caterham station, about 1.2 miles east of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Chaldon?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Who books wedding paella catering in Chaldon?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Chaldon, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, South London Downs National Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Chaldon suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Chaldon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in Chaldon at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Chaldon weddings: local tips
Chaldon is about 1 mile south-west of Caterham, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Chaldon, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Chaldon. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Chaldon, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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. For guests travelling by train, Caterham station is about 1.2 miles away.
Anywhere in CR3, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Mount Avenue, Linden Drive and Marshall Close. You’ll find Chaldon on the B2031, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For weddings just outside Chaldon, we cover Netherne on-the-Hill (2 miles north-west), Merstham (2 miles west), Brewer Street (2 miles south), South Merstham (2 miles south-west) and Hooley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south), Redhill (4 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.8 miles south) and St Lawrence's Hospital (0.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Chaldon includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oakhyrst Grange School (0.7 miles south-east) and de Stafford School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
- 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