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Wedding Paella Catering for Great Burgh events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Great Burgh: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Great Burgh
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Great Burgh
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 meal arrives hot and generous. We cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening food for extra guests.
In Great Burgh, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Great Burgh, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
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 put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Great Burgh
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Great Burgh and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Parties after a register office wedding
For outdoor photos, Cuddington Meadows is close by, and the countryside around Great Burgh suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Getting married in Great Burgh?
Great Burgh is about 2 miles south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Great Burgh, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Great Burgh to London (14 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Great Burgh, such as St Mark, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. If you’re hoping for photos in Merland Rise Recreational Ground, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in KT18, KT17 and KT20, we plan around your venue and timings. From Upland Drive, Upland Way and Downland Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Great Burgh sits on or near the B290 and B2221, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Tattenham Corner (1 mile west), Burgh Heath (1 mile east), Epsom Downs (1 mile north-west), Nork (1 mile north-east) and Langley Vale (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (15 miles west), Horley (10 miles south), Redhill (6 miles south-east), Ewell (3 miles north) and Reigate (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include The Ashley Centre (2.1 miles north-west) and Cockney Museum (3.7 miles north). Open spaces near Great Burgh include Cuddington Meadows and Colley Hill.
- Nearby schools include Aberdour School (0.8 miles east) and The Beacon School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Derby Arms (0.9 miles west)
Also near Great Burgh
Also in Great Burgh
FAQs for Great Burgh
Can you cook at venues 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.
Can you cook in Merland Rise Recreational Ground?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Do you cover Great Burgh?
We do. We cook at events in Great Burgh and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Working with your venue
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Burgh? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Burgh
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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