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Wedding paella catering in Chilworth, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Chilworth and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering near Chilworth
About our wedding paella catering in Chilworth
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella, and we’re frequently booked for marquee and garden weddings and destination-style celebrations at home.
Near Chilworth, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Chilworth hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Events in Chilworth and across Surrey
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Chilworth, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in Chilworth?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The length of service
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Chilworth
Chilworth is about 3 miles south-east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Chilworth and nearby villages. We cover 395 places across Surrey.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Thomas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Planning photos in Shalford Mill? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the GU4 postcode area. From Old Manor Gardens, Redwood Grove and Blacksmith Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Chilworth sits on or near the A248, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Chilworth, we cover Blackheath (1 mile south-east), East Shalford (1 mile west), Shalford (1 mile west), Broadford (2 miles west) and Abbotswood (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (3 miles north-west), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north-east), Farnham (11 miles west) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Guildford House (2.2 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (2.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and St Martha's Hill.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Percy Arms (within half a mile east)
Chilworth: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Thomas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Should we have more than one paella?
Usually two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Chilworth?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Places near Chilworth
Other catering in Chilworth
For event organisers in Chilworth
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
- 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