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Wedding Paella Catering for Charleshill events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Charleshill. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
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How our wedding paella catering works in Charleshill
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and informal wedding breakfasts.
A wedding in a small place like Charleshill frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Weddings in Charleshill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Charleshill is about 3 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Charleshill, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Charleshill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Charleshill to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
Culverswell Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Charleshill suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Thundry Meadows? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of GU10 and the streets around it. From Farnham Road and Whitmead Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Charleshill sits on or near the B3001, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Charleshill, we cover Tilford (1 mile west), Elstead (1 mile south-east), Tilford Common (2 miles south-west), Tilford Reeds (2 miles west) and Rushmoor (3 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles north-east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (3 miles north-west), Frimley (8 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Milford Hospital (4.6 miles east) and Seale and Tongham (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Charleshill includes Runfold Wood and Upper Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Donkey pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Questions from Charleshill
Is Charleshill too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Charleshill?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cover Charleshill?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charleshill. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a summer wedding in Charleshill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Perfect for your wedding in Charleshill
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, Farnham station is about 3.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Who provides the crockery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
What affects the price in Charleshill
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, 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
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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