Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Great Bookham events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Great Bookham.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
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At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for parties after a register office wedding and rustic barn weddings.
For a smaller place like Great Bookham, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Getting married in Great Bookham?
Great Bookham is about 6 miles south-west of Epsom, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Great Bookham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Great Bookham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near Great Bookham include Polesden Lacey (1.6 miles south) and Hatchlands Park (4.6 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicolas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Great Bookham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across the KT23 and KT22 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Church Road and Beeches Drive or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Great Bookham for wedding paella catering include Fetcham (1 mile north-east), Little Bookham (1 mile south-west), Leatherhead (2 miles north-east), Mickleham (2 miles east) and Westhumble (3 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Headley Court (4.1 miles east) and Betchworth Castle (4.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Great Bookham include Box Hill and Jubilee Wood.
- Nearby schools include Manor House School (0.9 miles south-west) and Howard of Effingham School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Crown pub (within half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Great Bookham
Which station should guests use for Great Bookham?
The closest is Bookham station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicolas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Great Bookham?
We do. We cook at events in Great Bookham and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Events in Great Bookham and across Surrey
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Why choose wedding paella catering in Great Bookham?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning photos in River Mole LNR? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Comparing caterers
- Who provides the crockery
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Towns and villages near Great Bookham
Also in Great Bookham
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Great Bookham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, 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