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Wedding paella catering in Ewhurst Green, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ewhurst Green and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Ewhurst Green?
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering in Ewhurst Green, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We are often asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and weddings in a marquee or garden, with canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Ewhurst Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Ewhurst Green
Can you cook in Sayer's Croft LNR?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Ewhurst Green?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Planning wedding paella catering in Ewhurst Green? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Ewhurst Green
- Events in Ewhurst Green and across Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Drinks service on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
For event organisers in Ewhurst Green
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Also near Ewhurst Green
Other catering in Ewhurst Green
Ewhurst Green weddings: local tips
Ewhurst Green is about 7 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. For a wedding in Ewhurst Green, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Ewhurst Green. Ewhurst Green is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Ewhurst Green to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ockley station, about 4.2 miles east. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the GU6 postcode area. Local streets include Plough Lane and The Green; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ewhurst (1 mile north-west), Mayes Green (1 mile east), Walliswood (2 miles south-east), Cranleigh (2 miles west) and Ellen's Green (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east), Redhill (13 miles north-east) and Reigate (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (4.1 miles north). Not far away are Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Local schools include Hurtwood House (2 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Bulls Head pub (0.9 miles north-west)
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Ewhurst Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Count day and evening guests separately
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ewhurst Green?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Sayer's Croft LNR, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- 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