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Wedding paella catering in Linchmere, Surrey
Planning wedding paella catering in Linchmere? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Linchmere?
Events we cater in Linchmere
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
For outdoor photos, Lynchmere Commons is close by, and the countryside around Linchmere suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- How bad weather is handled
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
Wedding paella catering in Linchmere, made fresh on the day
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Linchmere, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Towns and villages near Linchmere
Also in Linchmere
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Linchmere
Linchmere is about 9 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Linchmere, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Linchmere is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Linchmere to Guildford (15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Liphook station is about 1.4 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Linchmere, such as The Parish Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Linchmere, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU27, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Linchmere, we also cover Hammer Bottom (1 mile north), Woolmer Hill (1 mile north-east), Hammer (1 mile north-east), Shottermill (2 miles north-east) and Bramshott Chase (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles north-east), Farnham (9 miles north), Cranleigh (13 miles east), Ash (12 miles north), Godalming (10 miles north-east) and Farncombe (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Haslemere and District Hospital (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Linchmere includes Wheeler's Down and Lynchmere Commons.
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (0.9 miles north)
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Common questions in Linchmere
What’s the nearest station to Linchmere for guests?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Linchmere?
We do. We cook at events in Linchmere and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Linchmere?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Where we can cook in Linchmere
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Linchmere, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, 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 4:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
- 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