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Wedding paella catering in Littleton, Surrey
Looking for wedding paella catering in Littleton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Littleton
How our wedding paella catering works in Littleton
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For weddings with a Spanish theme and blessings and vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Near Littleton, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
FAQs for Littleton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary Magdalene?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in Penton Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Occasions we cook for in Littleton
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary Magdalene often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether travel is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Connect us with your coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
The process
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Littleton 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Littleton, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Places near Littleton
Other catering in Littleton
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Littleton weddings: local tips
Littleton is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the TW17 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Littleton to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Planning photos in Penton Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Abbey Lake is close by, and the countryside around Littleton suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Surrey takes in TW17, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Lion Close, Astleham Road and Korda Close. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Shepperton Green (1 mile south-east), Laleham (1 mile north-west), Charlton (1 mile east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-east) and Ashford (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles south-west), Epsom (10 miles south-east), Ewell (10 miles east) and Egham (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Spelthorne Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Littleton include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Nearby schools include The Matthew Arnold School (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Three Horse Shoes Public House (0.8 miles west)
- 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