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Wedding paella catering in Donkey Town, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Donkey Town and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Donkey Town
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
About our wedding paella catering in Donkey Town
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Donkey Town, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Events we cater in Donkey Town
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- The number of people
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why Donkey Town hosts choose us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Donkey Town and across Surrey
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Questions from Donkey Town
Is Donkey Town too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Donkey Town from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Donkey Town?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How many different paellas?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Also near Donkey Town
What else we do in Donkey Town
Weddings in Donkey Town: venues, ceremonies and travel
Donkey Town is about 3 miles east of Camberley, in Surrey. From the centre of Donkey Town to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Donkey Town is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
If you’re hoping for photos in Brentmoor Heath, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: Bagshot station is about 2.3 miles away.
Anywhere in GU24, we can cook for your guests. From Broad Street, Orchard Close and Ashley Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Donkey Town, we cover Lucas Green (1 mile south-east), West End (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile north-west), Bisley (1 mile south-east) and Penny Pot (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-east), Woking (4 miles south-east), Camberley (3 miles west), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brookwood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and The Museum of The National Rifle Association (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Brookwood Lye.
- Schools near Donkey Town include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (0.9 miles east)
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Donkey Town is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
- 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