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Wedding Paella Catering for East Molesey 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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in East Molesey.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in East Molesey
Wedding paella catering in East Molesey, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and big weddings with every diet, with evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A farm or garden wedding near East Molesey suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Where we can cook in East Molesey
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Questions from East Molesey
Can you cook in Cigarette Island Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
What if the timings change?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Planning a paella wedding in East Molesey
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in East Molesey, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, The Wood is close by.
We cater weddings across the KT8 and KT7 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Road, School Road and Grove Road. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near East Molesey include The Wood and The Lake.
- Nearby schools include Esher College (0.9 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Albion pub (within half a mile east)
Perfect for your wedding in East Molesey
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in East Molesey book us for occasions like:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (0.7 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (2.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
Towns and villages near East Molesey
What else we do in East Molesey
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. Golden-hour photos in East Molesey at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Related guides
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why East Molesey hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including East Molesey
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
For event organisers in East Molesey
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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