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Wedding paella catering in Ranmore Common, Surrey
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Ranmore Common.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Ranmore Common?
Planning a paella wedding in Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is about 2 miles north-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Ranmore Common, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ranmore Common to Guildford (9 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Box Hill is close by, and the countryside around Ranmore Common suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Ranmore Common, such as Church of St Barnabas, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Ranmore Common, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the RH5 postcode area. We also cook at weddings in Westcott (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north-east), Dorking (2 miles south-east), Pixham (2 miles east) and Wotton (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (10 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles south-east), Redhill (8 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Betchworth Castle (3 miles east) and Mesolithic Museum (3.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Box Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Nearby schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.7 miles east)
Wedding paella catering in Ranmore Common, cooked live
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For garden and marquee weddings and evening food for extra guests, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Ranmore Common have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ranmore Common?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Ranmore Common and Surrey:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (1.2 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.8 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Ranmore Common
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Ranmore Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Questions from Ranmore Common
Is Ranmore Common close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
- 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