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Wedding paella catering in Mugswell, Greater London
Planning wedding paella catering in Mugswell? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near Mugswell
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Mugswell at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Mugswell
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
London weddings around Mugswell often mean a ceremony at a church or register office, then a reception at a hired venue or a family garden. Live paella works well at both, as long as there is a ventilated spot to cook. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Where
- Mugswell (CR5)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Mugswell
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Mugswell and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Farm and barn venues
Planning photos in Eyhurst Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mugswell
Mugswell is about 3 miles north of Reigate, in Greater London. Across the CR5 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We cook right across the region, from Mugswell to London (16 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Kingswood station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of Jesus Christ and the Wisdom of God frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Mugswell, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in CR5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Gatton (1 mile south-east), Hooley (2 miles north-east), Merstham (2 miles east), South Merstham (2 miles south-east) and Netherne on-the-Hill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (15 miles north), Stockwell (14 miles north), Orpington (15 miles north-east), Wimbledon (10 miles north) and Kennington (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Surrey Fire Museum (2.4 miles south) and The Belfry (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mugswell include Reigate Heath and Colley Hill.
- Local schools include St Bede's School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Well House Inn (less than half a mile north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Organising a club, school or community event in Mugswell? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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Mugswell: your questions answered
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What about parking in Mugswell?
It can be, so tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway. We will work around it.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Mugswell.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Mugswell is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: tell us about parking bays, permits or a driveway.
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Live paella or other catering?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Mugswell hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Catering across Greater London, including Mugswell
- Drinks service on request
See Our pricing 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