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Wedding Paella Catering for Nutfield events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Nutfield.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Nutfield
Wedding paella catering in Nutfield, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and destination-style celebrations at home, serving evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Nutfield, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
FAQs for Nutfield
How far is Nutfield from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Nutfield too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you come to Nutfield?
Yes, we do. Nutfield is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- The address or venue name
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- The courses you’d like
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Nutfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Perfect for your wedding in Nutfield
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
Mercers Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, generally timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Nutfield
Nutfield is about 2 miles east of Redhill, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Nutfield, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Planning photos in Nutfield Marshes? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across RH1 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Hunters Gate and Cooper's Hill Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A25 close by, Nutfield is simple for us to get to. For weddings just outside Nutfield, we cover South Nutfield (1 mile south), Brewer Street (1 mile north-east), Holmethorpe (1 mile north-west), South Merstham (2 miles north-west) and Redhill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (5 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (3 miles west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (9 miles west).
A little further out are East Surrey Hospital (2.1 miles south-west) and Surrey Fire Museum (2.9 miles west). The countryside around Nutfield includes Bay Pond and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include The Carrington School (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head Public House (under half a mile east)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Places near Nutfield
Also in Nutfield
- 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