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Wedding Paella Catering for East Clandon events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Clandon and the surrounding area.
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Book wedding paella catering in East Clandon
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in East Clandon
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We’re often asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings with lots of dietary needs, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like East Clandon often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near East Clandon
East Clandon is about 4 miles east of Guildford, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in East Clandon and nearby villages. East Clandon is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Clandon station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Thomas of Canterbury frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of East Clandon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in GU4, we plan around your venue. From The Street, School Lane and Sawpit Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside East Clandon, we also cover West Horsley (2 miles north-east), Albury (2 miles south), Shere (2 miles south), East Horsley (3 miles north-east) and Gomshall (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (4 miles west), Woking (6 miles north-west), Camberley (12 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (15 miles east) and Redhill (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Surrey Infantry Museum (1.4 miles west) and St. Luke’s Hospital (3.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include St Martha's Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include St Peter's Catholic School (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queens Head Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
See How we price Or The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in East Clandon is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books wedding paella catering in East Clandon?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
These are some of the occasions we cater in East Clandon and Surrey:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
Nearby historic houses include Hatchlands Park (0.5 miles north-east) and Clandon Park (1.1 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and parking costs
- The deposit and payment dates
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in East Clandon
Do you come out to small places like East Clandon?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in East Clandon?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you come to East Clandon?
We do. East Clandon is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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