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Wedding Paella Catering for Hookwood events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Hookwood and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Hookwood
How our wedding paella catering works in Hookwood
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and rustic barn weddings.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hookwood, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Hookwood
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.
Do you come out to small places like Hookwood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll talk you through it.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
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 space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Hookwood weddings: local tips
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hookwood, such as Church of St Bartholomew, 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. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RH6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. From Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Hookwood, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
How to get a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Hookwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
What affects the price in Hookwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Towns and villages near Hookwood
More for events in Hookwood
Who books wedding paella catering in Hookwood?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Horley station is about 1.2 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- 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