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Wedding Paella Catering in Farncombe
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Farncombe and the surrounding area.
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Farncombe
How our wedding paella catering works in Farncombe
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re often booked for garden and marquee weddings and destination-style celebrations at home.
For a smaller place like Farncombe, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Farncombe
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
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Weddings in Farncombe: venues, ceremonies and travel
Farncombe is about 4 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Farncombe will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey.
Planning photos in Farncombe Wood? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Evangelist Church 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 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in GU7, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Old Station Road and Walnut Tree Gardens, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Godalming (1 mile south), Aaron's Hill (1 mile south-west), Busbridge (1 mile south), Upper Eashing (2 miles south-west) and Lower Eashing (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (4 miles north-east), Woking (8 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Dorking (12 miles east) and Frimley (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (0.6 miles west) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Frith Hill and Farncombe Wood.
- Local schools include Charterhouse School (0.6 miles west) and Broadwater School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Freeholders pub (under half a mile south-east)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Connect us with your coordinator
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Farncombe
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Should I cook it 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Questions from Farncombe
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Farncombe close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. In Farncombe, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Farncombe?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Farncombe and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Historic houses near Farncombe include Loseley Park (1.2 miles north) and Guildford Castle (2.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- Who provides the crockery
- What happens if it rains
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The courses you’d like
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Farncombe, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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