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Wedding paella catering in Hambledon, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hambledon and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
Book wedding paella catering in Hambledon
Getting married in Hambledon?
Hambledon is about 8 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Hambledon to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Witley station, about 0.9 miles west. For outdoor photos, Hydon's Ball is close by. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hambledon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in GU8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Vann Lane, Maltlhouse Lane and Warren Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Hambledon, we cover Wormley (1 mile west), Sandhills (1 mile west), Chiddingfold (2 miles south), Hydestile (2 miles north) and Enton Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (8 miles north), Woking (13 miles north), Camberley (14 miles north), Farnham (9 miles north-west), Dorking (14 miles north-east) and Frimley (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (3.5 miles north) and Milford Hospital (2.2 miles north). The countryside around Hambledon includes Farncombe Wood and Lower Lake.
- Schools near Hambledon include Rodborough (2.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Merry Harriers Public House (0.6 miles north-east)
How our wedding paella catering works in Hambledon
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner. For barn and farm weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Hambledon frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
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Why choose live paella in Hambledon?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Hambledon
- A quote that spells everything out
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Hambledon? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Occasions we cook for in Hambledon
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Farm and barn venues
If you’re marrying at a church near Hambledon, such as Hambledon Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Hambledon is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hambledon
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 will follow the site rules.
Is Hambledon close to London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- 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