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Wedding Paella Catering in Chertsey
Something 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 in Chertsey.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Chertsey?
How our wedding paella catering works in Chertsey
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it is civil partnerships and vow renewals and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
A farm or garden wedding near Chertsey suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Chertsey, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Chertsey
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chertsey
Chertsey is about 6 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Chertsey, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Chertsey is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Chertsey to Guildford (10 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Abbey Lake is close by. For guests travelling by train, Chertsey station is in Chertsey itself.
Here we cover the KT16 and KT15 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Station Road, Charles Street and King Street. Being close to the A317 and A320, Chertsey is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Chertsey for wedding paella catering include Lyne (1 mile west), Row Town (2 miles south), Ottershaw (2 miles south-west), Trumps Green (3 miles west) and Stonehill (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles south), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (10 miles west), Epsom (11 miles east), Ewell (11 miles east) and Egham (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Runnymede Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Spelthorne Museum (3.2 miles north). Open spaces near Chertsey include St Ann's Hill and Gracious Pond.
- Nearby schools include Sir William Perkins's School (within half a mile west) and Chertsey High School (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Crown Hotel (less than half a mile north-east)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Chertsey
Can you cook in Woburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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 typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Chertsey?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
What else we do in Chertsey
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Put us in touch with your venue
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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