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Wedding paella catering in Paynes Green, Surrey
Something 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 Paynes Green.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Paynes Green
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Wedding paella catering in Paynes Green, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for civil partnerships and vow renewals and farm and barn venues.
Near Paynes Green, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Paynes Green at midsummer come around 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Paynes Green? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Paynes Green?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Vann Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Paynes Green suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- When payment is due
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
Paynes Green: your questions answered
Is Paynes Green close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you come to Paynes Green?
We do. Paynes Green is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Paynes Green weddings: local tips
Paynes Green is about 4 miles north-west of Horsham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Paynes Green will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Paynes Green is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Planning photos in Wallis Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Ockley station, about 2.1 miles north-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Paynes Green, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of RH5. Close by, we cover weddings in Ockley (1 mile north), Kingsfold (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north-east), Forest Green (3 miles north-west) and Coldharbour (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north), Horley (9 miles north-east), Redhill (11 miles north-east), Reigate (10 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Horsham Hospital (4.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paynes Green include Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- The length of service
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
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.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
- 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