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Wedding Paella Catering for Dockenfield events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Dockenfield? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Dockenfield events
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The courses you’d like
- Roughly how many adults and children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How our wedding paella catering works in Dockenfield
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and sharing-style wedding meals, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Dockenfield have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Dockenfield
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Common questions in Dockenfield
Which station should guests use for Dockenfield?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 2.4 miles away.
Is Dockenfield close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, typically timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Planning a paella wedding in Dockenfield
Dockenfield is about 4 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the GU10 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Dockenfield is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Farnham Heath nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 2.4 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cover weddings in every part of GU10 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street and Lake Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Batt's Corner (1 mile north-west), Frithend (1 mile west), Wishanger Common (1 mile south-east), Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile north-west) and Rowledge (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-east), Woking (15 miles north-east), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (4 miles north), Frimley (11 miles north) and Haslemere (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Powderham Castle (4 miles north) and Chase Community Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Dockenfield include Farnham Heath.
Occasions we cook for in Dockenfield
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Dockenfield, people book us for events such as:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Church Of The Good Shepherd frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The venue requirements
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Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. In Dockenfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s 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 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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For event organisers in Dockenfield
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
- 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