Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Mayford events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Mayford.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Mayford
About our wedding paella catering in Mayford
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and weddings with mixed diets, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Mayford, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Where we can cook in Mayford
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Mayford
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Occasions we cook for in Mayford
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
In Mayford and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Papercourt Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
Mayford questions
Could we have live paella in Mayford Meadows?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How far is Mayford from London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater in Mayford?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Mayford and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Mayford 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
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Planning a paella wedding in Mayford
Mayford is about 1 mile south of Woking, in Surrey. Across the GU22 area, we can bring the pans to you. Mayford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Clandon Park (4 miles south-east) and Guildford Castle (4.3 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you’re marrying at a church near Mayford, such as St Mark's Church, 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 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in GU22. Streets in the area include Moor Lane, Egley Road and Bonsey Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Pyle Hill (1 mile south-west), Sutton Green (1 mile south), Send (2 miles east), Jacobs Well (2 miles south) and Send Marsh (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (3 miles south), Camberley (7 miles west), Epsom (13 miles east), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Ewell (14 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north).
A little further out are The Peacocks (1.7 miles north) and Woking Community Hospital (1.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pewley Hill and Papercourt Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Hoe Valley School (within half a mile north-west) and Hoe Valley School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include Drumming Snipe pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Nearby places to Mayford
Other catering in Mayford
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Why choose live paella in Mayford?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Mayford and the whole of Surrey
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
- 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