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Wedding paella catering in Compton, Surrey
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 for events in Compton.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Planning an event in Compton?
How our wedding paella catering works in Compton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Whether it is destination-style celebrations at home and evening wedding food, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Compton, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
For event organisers in Compton
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Compton? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Planning a paella wedding in Compton
Compton is about 3 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Across the GU3 area, we can cook for your guests. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Compton include Loseley Park (1 mile east) and Wanborough Manor (1.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in GU3, we plan around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as The Street, Spiceall and Almsgate or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hurtmore (1 mile south), Binscombe (1 mile south-east), Littleton (1 mile east), Shackleford (2 miles south-west) and Onslow Village (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles north-east), Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Farnham (7 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Charterhouse School Museum (1.2 miles south) and Guildford Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Farncombe Wood and Frith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Prior's Field School (1 mile west) and Broadwater School (1.8 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (less than half a mile west)
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Compton is about 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Also in Compton
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Compton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Compton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Compton
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Compton?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning photos in Pucks Oak Barn and McAlmont Reserves? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
- 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