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Wedding paella catering in Outwood, Surrey
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Outwood.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Live wedding paella catering in Outwood
How our wedding paella catering works in Outwood
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. For food for evening guests and marquee and garden weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Outwood often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Occasions we cook for in Outwood
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Outwood:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Baptist often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
Planning a paella wedding in Outwood
Outwood is about 3 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Outwood and the surrounding area. Outwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Outwood to Guildford (about 20 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Salfords station is about 2.2 miles away. Hedgecourt Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cover weddings in every part of the RH1 postcode area. From Miller's Lane, Bellwether Lane and Scott's Hill or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Outwood, we also cover Smallfield (1 mile south), Horley (3 miles west), Burstow (3 miles south), Fernhill (3 miles south-west) and Keeper's Corner (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (12 miles north-west), Redhill (4 miles north-west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (5 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.7 miles south) and East Surrey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Castle pub (within half a mile west)
For event organisers in Outwood
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.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Outwood questions
Is Outwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Outwood?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Send us the running order and speech times
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
What affects the price in Outwood
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Parking and unloading
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Timings and hours
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. In Outwood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Outwood hosts choose us
- Events in Outwood and across Surrey
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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