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Wedding Paella Catering in Russ Hill
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Russ Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Garden and marquee weddings
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Wedding paella catering in Russ Hill, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. We are often asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and evening wedding food, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Near Russ Hill, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, 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.
Perfect for your wedding in Russ Hill
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Russ Hill:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Send us the date, your venue or RH6 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Russ Hill, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Russ Hill weddings: local tips
Russ Hill is about 3 miles north of Bewbush, in Surrey. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Russ Hill and the surrounding area. Russ Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Russ Hill to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Vann Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Russ Hill suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Ifield station is about 2.6 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cook at weddings all over RH6 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Russ Hill, we also cover Charlwood (1 mile north-east), Cudworth (1 mile north-west), Ifieldwood (1 mile south), Norwood Hill (2 miles north) and Ifield (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (4 miles north-east), Redhill (7 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are County Mall (3.4 miles south-east) and Langley Green Hospital (2.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Half Moon pub (0.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Russ Hill
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is Russ Hill too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How many different paellas?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
- 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