Surrey · England
Wedding paella catering in Charlton, Surrey
Looking for wedding paella catering in Charlton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
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About our wedding paella catering in Charlton
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
Near Charlton, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What affects the price in Charlton
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
For event organisers in Charlton
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
FAQs for Charlton
Is Charlton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary Magdalene: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll explain how it works.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. Find your area.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Getting married in Charlton?
Charlton is about 1 mile west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. From the centre of Charlton to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Charlton to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Ferris Meadow Lake is close by. Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (4.6 miles east) and Botleys Mansion (4.6 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cater weddings across TW17. Whether your wedding is on Lodge Way, Charlton Road and Hetherington Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Charlton for wedding paella catering include Littleton Common (1 mile north), Upper Halliford (1 mile south-east), Ashford Common (1 mile north), Shepperton Green (1 mile south-west) and Littleton (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles south-west), Epsom (9 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Kempton Steam Museum (2 miles north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Charlton includes St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Local schools include The Bishop Wand Church of England School (0.8 miles east) and Sunbury Manor School (1 mile east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Charlton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Charlton
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Charlton:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- A quote that spells everything out
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Charlton
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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