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Wedding paella catering in Horsell, Surrey
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Horsell: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Horsell, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it’s weddings with mixed diets and garden and marquee weddings, we will put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Horsell frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Events we cater in Horsell
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Horsell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Planning photos in Milford Green and Coxhill Green? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
Places near Horsell
What else we do in Horsell
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Horsell at midsummer come around 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
FAQs for Horsell
Which station should guests use for Horsell?
The closest is Woking station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Can you cook in Milford Green and Coxhill Green?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Horsell
Horsell is about 1 mile north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Horsell will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Horsell to Guildford (about 6 miles away).
Historic houses near Horsell include Botleys Mansion (3.3 miles north) and Byfleet Manor (4.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Horsell, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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.
We cater weddings across the GU21 and GU22 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Elm Road, Heath Road and Popes Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. You will find Horsell on the A3046, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Horsell for wedding paella catering include Woking (1 mile south-west), Goldsworth Park (1 mile south-west), Mimbridge (1 mile north-west), Sheerwater (1 mile east) and St John's (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (6 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (13 miles south-west), Ewell (13 miles east) and Egham (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find The Hockey Museum (0.7 miles south) and Woking Community Hospital (1 mile south). Open spaces near Horsell include Gracious Pond and Boldermere Lake.
- Schools near Horsell include The Horsell Village School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What affects the price in Horsell
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many courses
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Horsell hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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