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Wedding paella catering in Little Bookham, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Little Bookham.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering near Little Bookham
How our wedding paella catering works in Little Bookham
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Popular choices include table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
For a smaller place like Little Bookham, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or KT23 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Weddings in Little Bookham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Little Bookham is about 3 miles south-west of Leatherhead, in Surrey. From the centre of Little Bookham to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little Bookham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Box Hill is close by, and the countryside around Little Bookham suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Little Bookham, such as Church of St Lawrence, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Little Bookham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in KT23 and KT24 is planned around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Orchard Gardens, Guildford Road and Lindens Close or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Little Bookham for wedding paella catering include Great Bookham (1 mile north-east), Fetcham (2 miles north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-east), Westhumble (3 miles south-east) and Mickleham (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (9 miles west), Camberley (15 miles west), Epsom (7 miles north-east), Horley (11 miles south-east) and Redhill (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Betchworth Castle (4.6 miles south-east) and Headley Court (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Little Bookham include Combe Bottom and Boldermere Lake.
- Nearby schools include Manor House School (within half a mile north) and St Lawrence Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Queen Stage pub (0.5 miles north-west)
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Where we can cook in Little Bookham
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Questions from Little Bookham
Which station should guests use for Little Bookham?
Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north of the centre.
Is Little Bookham close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Little Bookham, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Events in Little Bookham and across Surrey
- Fast service from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Perfect for your wedding in Little Bookham
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bookham station, about 1.4 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
- 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