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Wedding paella catering in Compton, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Compton and the surrounding area.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Live wedding paella catering in Compton
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Wedding paella catering in Compton, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s parties after a register office wedding and blessings and vow renewals, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Compton have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
Working with your venue
Hosting 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.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Compton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why choose live paella in Compton?
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. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Compton questions
What’s the nearest station to Compton for guests?
Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
How far is Compton from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you come to Compton?
We do. Compton is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
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What affects the price in Compton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Parking and unloading
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Getting married in Compton?
Compton is about 1 mile east of Farnham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Compton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Compton, such as St Marys Parish Church, 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. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Farnham station, about 1.3 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Compton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU10 and GU9, we plan around your venue. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Moor Park Lane, Compton Way and Moor Park Way or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Compton, we also cover Runfold (1 mile east), The Sands (1 mile east), Badshot Lea (1 mile north), Farnham (1 mile west) and Sandy Cross (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (9 miles north), Frimley (7 miles north), Haslemere (9 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Farnham Castle (1.8 miles west) and Seale and Tongham (1.8 miles east). Not far away are Runfold Wood and Culverswell Hill.
- Local pubs include Shepherd & Flock pub (0.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it is served hot from the pan at the agreed time. In Compton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Perfect for your wedding in Compton
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Compton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Runfold Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Compton suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- If the price includes VAT
- When payment is due
- Allergen information for each dish
- 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