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Wedding Paella Catering for Newdigate events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Newdigate? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Newdigate
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Newdigate is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella 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.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Wedding paella catering in Newdigate, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Popular choices include evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening food for extra guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Newdigate, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
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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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Newdigate?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
For outdoor photos, Vann Lake is close by.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Paella compared with other options
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Newdigate
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Questions from Newdigate
Is Newdigate close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newdigate.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Newdigate weddings: local tips
Newdigate is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Newdigate, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Planning photos in Newdigate Brickworks? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you are marrying at a church near Newdigate, such as Church of St Peter, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across RH5 and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Church Road, Underhill Road and Village Street. For weddings just outside Newdigate, we cover Cudworth (1 mile east), Parkgate (1 mile north-east), Shellwood Cross (2 miles north), Russ Hill (2 miles south-east) and Nalderswood (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (13 miles north) and Reigate (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Langley Green Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Betchworth Castle (4.9 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Local pubs include Six Bells pub (under half a mile south)
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- 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