Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hatchford End
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hatchford End and across Surrey.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering near Hatchford End
Wedding paella catering in Hatchford End, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hatchford End, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Planning a paella wedding in Hatchford End
Hatchford End is about 4 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Hatchford End, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 395 places across Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Hatchford End to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (1.7 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Effingham Junction station is about 1.7 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Surrey takes in KT11. Close by, we cover weddings in Martyr's Green (1 mile south-east), Hatchford (1 mile east), Downside (2 miles east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Pyrford Green (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.2 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Hatchford End includes Boldermere Lake and Papercourt Marshes.
- Local pubs include The Black Swan pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Hatchford End? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Events we cater in Hatchford End
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
In Hatchford End and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you’re hoping for photos in Manor Farm, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Count day and evening guests separately
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Hatchford End is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Common questions in Hatchford End
What’s the nearest station to Hatchford End for guests?
The closest is Effingham Junction station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Hatchford End from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Also near Hatchford End
More for events in Hatchford End
- 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