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Wedding paella catering in Hatchford, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hatchford.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Hatchford?
Wedding paella catering in Hatchford, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. We’re often asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and marquee and garden weddings, with evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Hatchford, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Hatchford 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Events we cater in Hatchford
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
For outdoor photos, Boldermere Lake is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Staff numbers and hours
- When payment is due
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Getting married in Hatchford?
Hatchford is about 5 miles south of Weybridge, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Hatchford and the surrounding area. Hatchford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 7 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Effingham Junction station is about 1.3 miles away. Historic houses near Hatchford include Byfleet Manor (2.1 miles north-west) and The Homewood (3.5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in KT11 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Martyr's Green (1 mile south-west), Hatchford End (1 mile west), Downside (1 mile east), Wisley (2 miles north-west) and Byfleet (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (7 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Send and Ripley History Society Museum (2.7 miles west) and Woking Community Hospital (5.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Papercourt Marshes and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Black Swan pub (under half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Hatchford hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Hatchford
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hatchford
Do you come out to small places like Hatchford?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hatchford
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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