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Wedding paella catering in Churt, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Churt.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
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A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
How our wedding paella catering works in Churt
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We’re frequently asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Churt, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Churt weddings: local tips
Churt is about 5 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Churt or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Churt is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Churt, such as St John the Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Planning photos in The Flashes? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Churt, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in GU10, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Crossways, Moreton Close and Barford Lane. Close by, we cover weddings in Barford (1 mile south), Green Cross (1 mile east), Crosswater (1 mile north), Whitmoor Vale (1 mile south) and Beacon Hill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (5 miles north), Frimley (12 miles north) and Haslemere (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Churt includes Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include Crossways Inn (less than half a mile south)
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The courses you’d like
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Churt at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Churt?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Churt
We are having a ceremony at St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
- 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