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Wedding Paella Catering for North Holmwood events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in North Holmwood. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in North Holmwood
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in North Holmwood
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are canapé tapas, table tapas and evening paella, and we are regularly asked to cater rustic barn weddings and weddings with mixed diets.
A farm or garden wedding near North Holmwood suits live paella. We need level ground and access. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
How the day works
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. In North Holmwood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in North Holmwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
North Holmwood: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John the Evangelist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for North Holmwood?
Dorking West station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Also near North Holmwood
What else we do in North Holmwood
Wedding venues and ceremonies near North Holmwood
North Holmwood is about 1 mile south of Dorking, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in North Holmwood will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. North Holmwood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from North Holmwood to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near North Holmwood, such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near North Holmwood include Polesden Lacey (3.8 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in RH5 and RH4, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Whether your wedding is on Howard Road, Horsham Road and Inholms Lane or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Blackbrook (1 mile south-east), Mid Holmwood (1 mile south-west), Dorking (1 mile north), Pixham (2 miles north) and Westcott (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (13 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Mesolithic Museum (3.7 miles west) and Headley Court (5.9 miles north). Open spaces near North Holmwood include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.3 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Royal Oak pub (0.5 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles north)
What affects the price in North Holmwood
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Why choose live paella in North Holmwood?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover North Holmwood and the whole of Surrey
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- 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