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Wedding paella catering in Grayswood, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Grayswood and across Surrey.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
Planning an event in Grayswood?
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. In Grayswood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Grayswood? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering in Grayswood, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it is weddings with lots of dietary needs and parties after a register office wedding, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Grayswood, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
For event organisers in Grayswood
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Weddings in Grayswood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Grayswood is about 9 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Grayswood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Grayswood is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints' Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Gibbet Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU27, we plan around your venue. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Lower Road, Ash Tree Close and The Mount or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Brook (2 miles north-east), Bowlhead Green (2 miles north), Chiddingfold (2 miles east), Sandhills (2 miles north-east) and Wormley (3 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (11 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Frimley (15 miles north), Cranleigh (9 miles east), Ash (10 miles north) and Godalming (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Grayswood include Lynchmere Commons and Gibbet Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile west)
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why Grayswood hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Surrey, including Grayswood
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Grayswood?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: Haslemere station is about 1.7 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- The deadline for final numbers
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Towns and villages near Grayswood
What else we do in Grayswood
Grayswood: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at All Saints' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Grayswood from London?
About 37 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater in Grayswood?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Grayswood and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
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.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
- 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