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Wedding paella catering in Hale, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Hale.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Hale
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
About our wedding paella catering in Hale
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We are often asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and rustic barn weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Hale often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Hale
What’s the nearest station to Hale for guests?
The closest is Farnham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Is Hale too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Hale is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Occasions we cook for in Hale
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
If you are marrying at a church near Hale, such as The Church of St John the Evangelist, 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.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- The deposit and payment dates
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Places near Hale
More for events in Hale
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hale
Hale is about 1 mile north of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Hale and nearby villages. Hale is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Hale to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Planning photos in Weybourne LNR? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: Farnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
Here we cover the GU9 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Fairview Gardens, Farnborough Road and White Cottage Close. If your venue is just outside Hale, we also cover Heath End (1 mile north), Weybourne (1 mile north-east), Upper Hale (1 mile north-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile east) and Farnham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Guildford (9 miles east), Woking (11 miles north-east), Camberley (8 miles north), Frimley (6 miles north), Haslemere (10 miles south) and Cranleigh (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Museum of Farnham (1.4 miles south-west) and Fleet Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Farnham Park and Aunt's Pool.
- Schools near Hale include William Cobbett Primary School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Six Bells pub (0.5 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Prince Consort's Library (1.8 miles north) and Seale and Tongham (2.7 miles east)
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many guests are eating
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- We cover Hale and the whole of Surrey
- Drinks service on request
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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