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Wedding Paella Catering in Ditton Hill
Paella 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 Ditton Hill.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Ditton Hill
How our wedding paella catering works in Ditton Hill
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella and more.
For a wedding in Ditton Hill, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
- Location
- Ditton Hill (KT6, KT9, KT7)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Ditton Hill
- A clear, itemised quote
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Ditton Hill, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Ditton Hill questions
Which station should guests use for Ditton Hill?
The closest is Surbiton station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cook in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Ditton Hill?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Nearby places to Ditton Hill
What else we do in Ditton Hill
Ditton Hill weddings: local tips
Ditton Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ditton Hill or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ditton Hill to London (13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 1 mile north-east. If you’re marrying at a church near Ditton Hill, such as Church of St Mary, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in KT6, KT9 and KT7, we plan around your venue and timings. Your wedding could be at a home on Love Lane, Herne Road and King's Road or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Ditton Hill, we also cover Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hook (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile west) and Thames Ditton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Ditton Hill includes The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Ditton Hill include Shrewsbury House School (within half a mile east) and Southborough High School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.7 miles south-east)
For event organisers in Ditton Hill
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Perfect for your wedding in Ditton Hill
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
In Ditton Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Historic houses near Ditton Hill include Hampton Court Palace (2 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3.2 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
As a London location, Ditton Hill is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- 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