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Wedding Paella Catering in Epsom
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Epsom and the surrounding area.
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Epsom?
Why choose wedding paella catering in Epsom?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
In Epsom and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as St. Barnabas Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
Wedding paella catering in Epsom, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and parties after a register office wedding, serving a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
Couples in Epsom frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella fits that style. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Epsom questions
Could we have live paella in Epsom Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
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 serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Epsom, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get 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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Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Epsom?
Epsom is about 12 miles south of Kensington, in Surrey. From the centre of Epsom to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Epsom to London (about 14 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Epsom Common, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Bonesgate Open Space nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Epsom, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the KT19, KT18 and KT17 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From High Street, Upper High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Being close to the A24 and B280, Epsom is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Ewell (1 mile north-east), North Looe (1 mile east), Horton (1 mile north-west), Epsom Downs (1 mile south-east) and Langley Vale (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (15 miles south-west), Woking (13 miles west), Horley (12 miles south), Redhill (8 miles south-east), Egham (14 miles north-west) and Reigate (7 miles south-east). Epsom is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Nearby you’ll also find Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (1.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Lake and Bonesgate Open Space.
- Schools near Epsom include Epsom Primary and Nursery School (within half a mile north) and Rosebery School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wellington Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose live paella in Epsom?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Catering across Surrey, including Epsom
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What affects the price in Epsom
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
Send us the date, your venue or KT19 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Other catering in Epsom
- 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