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Wedding Paella Catering for Dunsfold events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Dunsfold.
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning an event in Dunsfold?
How our wedding paella catering works in Dunsfold
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas, and we are often booked for destination-style celebrations at home and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Dunsfold, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Dunsfold, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Dunsfold: your questions answered
Is Dunsfold close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Dunsfold too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
What affects the price in Dunsfold
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Getting married in Dunsfold?
Dunsfold is about 9 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Dunsfold, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Dunsfold is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Planning photos in Fir Tree Copse? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Witley station, about 3.8 miles west. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunsfold, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Binhams Meadow, Dunsfold Common Road and Nugent Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Loxhill (1 mile north), Hascombe (2 miles north), Alfold Crossways (2 miles south-east), Elmbridge Village (2 miles north-east) and Grafham (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north), Woking (14 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Dorking (13 miles north-east), Frimley (15 miles north-west) and Haslemere (7 miles west).
A little further out are Milford Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Dunsfold includes Lower Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Pubs nearby include The Sun Inn Public House (less than half a mile south)
Why choose live paella in Dunsfold?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Events in Dunsfold and across Surrey
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Where we can cook in Dunsfold
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Towns and villages near Dunsfold
Other catering in Dunsfold
Who books wedding paella catering in Dunsfold?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Dunsfold:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Hydon's Ball is close by, and the countryside around Dunsfold suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- 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