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Wedding Paella Catering for Hammer Bottom events
Planning wedding paella catering in Hammer Bottom? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Hammer Bottom events
Hammer Bottom questions
Is Hammer Bottom 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.
Is Hammer Bottom close to London?
About 41 miles from central London.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Wedding paella catering in Hammer Bottom, made fresh on the day
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. On the menu are canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and barn and farm weddings.
Rural weddings around Hammer Bottom have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hammer Bottom
Hammer Bottom is about 9 miles south of Farnham, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Hammer Bottom, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Hammer Bottom is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Hammer Bottom to Guildford (about 14 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Haslemere station is about 1.9 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Hammer Bottom, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in GU27 and GU30, we can cook for your guests. From Hammer Vale, Sandy Lane and Hewshott Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hammer (1 mile east), Woolmer Hill (1 mile south-east), Bramshott Chase (1 mile north), Linchmere (1 mile south) and Shottermill (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (11 miles north), Godalming (9 miles north-east) and Farncombe (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Hammer Bottom includes Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Nearby schools include Camelsdale Primary School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (under half a mile east)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Hammer Bottom 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Hammer Bottom
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or GU27 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hammer Bottom
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Occasions we cook for in Hammer Bottom
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Hammer Bottom book us for occasions like:
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Lynchmere Commons nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hammer Bottom suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
Why choose live paella in Hammer Bottom?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
- 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