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Wedding Paella Catering for Netherne on-the-Hill events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Netherne on-the-Hill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Netherne on-the-Hill
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Netherne on-the-Hill
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For garden and marquee weddings and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
In Netherne on-the-Hill, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
- Location
- Netherne on-the-Hill (CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Netherne on-the-Hill
For event organisers in Netherne on-the-Hill
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Getting married in Netherne on-the-Hill?
Netherne on-the-Hill is about 2 miles south of Coulsdon, in Greater London. From the centre of Netherne on-the-Hill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Netherne on-the-Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our events stretch from Netherne on-the-Hill to London (14 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Coulsdon South station is about 1.6 miles away. Planning photos in Shabden Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Netherne on-the-Hill, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over CR5 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Village Square, Rookery Mead and Netherne Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Hooley (1 mile west), Merstham (2 miles south), Chaldon (2 miles south-east), South Merstham (2 miles south) and Gatton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Kensington (15 miles north), Brompton (14 miles north), Stockwell (12 miles north) and Orpington (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include The Belfry (3.8 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Netherne on-the-Hill include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Colley Hill.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Netherne on-the-Hill is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Netherne on-the-Hill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Questions from Netherne on-the-Hill
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Margaret?
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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Could we have live paella in Shabden Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you come to Netherne on-the-Hill?
We do. We cook at events in Netherne on-the-Hill and across Greater London. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Pick a serving style
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Occasions we cook for in Netherne on-the-Hill
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Netherne on-the-Hill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
South London Downs National Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Netherne on-the-Hill suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
- 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