Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Dawesgreen
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Dawesgreen. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Dawesgreen?
Step by step
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Dawesgreen is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
How our wedding paella catering works in Dawesgreen
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it is destination-style celebrations at home and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Dawesgreen have a magic of their own, 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.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Nearby places to Dawesgreen
More for events in Dawesgreen
Dawesgreen weddings: local tips
Dawesgreen is about 3 miles south-west of Reigate, in Surrey. Anywhere in RH2, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Dawesgreen, such as Church of St Bartholomew, 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. For outdoor photos, Reigate Heath is close by. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Dawesgreen, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Surrey takes in RH2, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Tapner's Road and Bunce Common Road. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Leigh (1 mile south-east), Bunce Common (1 mile west), Strood Green (1 mile north-west), Irons Bottom (2 miles east) and Brockham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (14 miles west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Redhill (4 miles north-east), Ewell (10 miles north) and Reigate (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (4 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local pubs include The Seven Stars Public House (less than half a mile west)
Who books wedding paella catering in Dawesgreen?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
In Dawesgreen and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Betchworth station, about 2.6 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. 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.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Dawesgreen? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Questions from Dawesgreen
What’s the nearest station to Dawesgreen for guests?
The closest is Betchworth station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Events in Dawesgreen and across Surrey
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Choose pan-side or table service
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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