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Wedding paella catering in Grafham, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Grafham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Farm and barn venues
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Grafham?
Wedding paella catering in Grafham, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and garden and marquee weddings, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Grafham, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Grafham and across Surrey
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Also in Grafham
Events we cater in Grafham
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
FAQs for Grafham
Can you cook in Cucknell's Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Grafham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Grafham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For event organisers in Grafham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Grafham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Weddings in Grafham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Grafham is about 6 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Grafham and the surrounding area. Grafham is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Hydon's Ball is close by. Nearby historic houses include Chilworth Manor (3.8 miles north) and Loseley Park (4.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over the GU5 postcode area and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Grafham, we cover Birtley Green (1 mile north), Shamley Green (1 mile north), Thorncombe Street (1 mile west), Stroud Common (1 mile north-east) and Rowly (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (6 miles north), Woking (11 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Farnham (11 miles west), Reigate (15 miles east) and Dorking (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godalming Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Guildford Castle (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Grafham includes St Martha's Hill and Colyer's Hanger and Lower Lake.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Grafham
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
- 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