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Wedding paella catering in Pitland Street, Surrey
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Pitland Street and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Pitland Street
Wedding paella catering in Pitland Street, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for marquee and garden weddings and big weddings with every diet.
A wedding in a small place like Pitland Street frequently 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 cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Who books wedding paella catering in Pitland Street?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For outdoor photos, Leith Hill is close by, and the countryside around Pitland Street suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Share your running order, including speeches
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What happens on the day
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Pitland Street, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Planning a paella wedding in Pitland Street
Pitland Street is about 5 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. Weddings in Pitland Street are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Pitland Street is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 8 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west. If you are hoping for photos in Wotton and Abinger Commons, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Pitland Street, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Horsham Road, Pitland Street and Holmbury Hill Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Pitland Street, we cover Holmbury St Mary (1 mile north), Peaslake (2 miles west), Ewhurst (3 miles south-west), Ewhurst Green (3 miles south) and Mayes Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (8 miles north-west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (12 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (11 miles east) and Ewell (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Abinger Castle (1.2 miles north) and Mesolithic Museum (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Pitland Street include Vann Lake and Leith Hill.
- Nearby schools include Hurtwood House (1 mile south-west)
Common questions in Pitland Street
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’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Pitland Street for guests?
Gomshall station, about 2.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
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What else we do in Pitland Street
- 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