Surrey · England
Wedding paella catering in Forest Green, Surrey
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Forest Green and the surrounding area.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Planning an event in Forest Green?
Wedding paella catering in Forest Green, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Whether it is vow renewals and civil ceremonies and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Forest Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Share your running order, including speeches
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Occasions we cook for in Forest Green
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Forest Green book us for events such as:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
Leith Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Forest Green suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Forest Green
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Planners, venues and businesses
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Places near Forest Green
More for events in Forest Green
What affects the price in Forest Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why book with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Forest Green
We are having a ceremony at Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Do you cater in Forest Green?
We do. We cook at events in Forest Green and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Forest Green weddings: local tips
Forest Green is about 6 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Forest Green, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Forest Green is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Forest Green to Guildford (10 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Forest Green, such as Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. If you are hoping for photos in Wallis Wood, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Forest Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in RH5, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Horsham Road and Ockley Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Forest Green, we cover Ockley (2 miles south-east), Abinger Bottom (2 miles north), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east), Friday Street (3 miles north) and Abinger Common (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles north-west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Abinger Castle (2.9 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (2.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Parrot pub (within half a mile south)
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Forest Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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