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Wedding Paella Catering in Church Town
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Church Town.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Church Town
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Church Town
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme.
Near Church Town, weddings are often 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Church Town
Church Town is about 3 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the RH9 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Church Town to London (about 17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Godstone station is about 2 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Church Town, such as Church of St Nicholas, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
This part of Surrey takes in RH9. Whether your wedding is on Church Lane, Bullbeggars Lane and Flower Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Godstone (1 mile west), Tyler's Green (1 mile north-west), Tandridge (1 mile south-east), Bletchingley (2 miles west) and South Godstone (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (11 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (11 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles west) and Caterham (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (2.3 miles west) and East Surrey Museum (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local pubs include Antique Shop The Godstone Hotel (within half a mile west)
Who books wedding paella catering in Church Town?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Church Town book us for occasions like:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Bay Pond, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- When final numbers are due
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. For a summer wedding in Church Town, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Where we can cook in Church Town
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Church Town: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Church Town?
The closest is Godstone station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you come to Church Town?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Church Town. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Church Town
More for events in Church Town
- 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