Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Esher 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 Esher.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering in Esher
Wedding paella catering in Esher, cooked live
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
In Esher, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We plan the timings around your day, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
What else we do in Esher
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. At midsummer, sunset in Esher 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
Weddings in Esher: venues, ceremonies and travel
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Esher or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Esher station is about 0.8 miles away. If you’re hoping for photos in Claremont Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Here we cover the KT10, KT7 and KT8 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, Station Road and Warren Close; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Main roads around Esher include the A244 and A307, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Elmbridge Museum (within half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (less than half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Albert Arms (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Common questions in Esher
Could we have live paella in Claremont Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Esher close to London?
About 15 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Esher
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Catering across Surrey, including Esher
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Where we can cook in Esher
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in Esher
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Esher book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as St George's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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