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Wedding Paella Catering for Shackleford events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Shackleford.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Shackleford events
How our wedding paella catering works in Shackleford
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We’re frequently asked to cater big weddings with every diet and rustic barn weddings, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Shackleford have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
How the day works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Shackleford, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Who books wedding paella catering in Shackleford?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning photos in Middlebriars Wood? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- Payment terms and deposit
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Questions from Shackleford
Can you cook in Middlebriars Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is Shackleford close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- We cover Shackleford and the whole of Surrey
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
What affects the price in Shackleford
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Places near Shackleford
Other catering in Shackleford
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shackleford
Shackleford is about 5 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Shackleford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Shackleford. Shackleford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
For guests travelling by train, Godalming station is about 2.2 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Shackleford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in GU8, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on The Street, Lombard Street and Chalk Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Shackleford for wedding paella catering include Hurtmore (1 mile east), Puttenham (2 miles north), Compton (2 miles north-east), Wanborough (2 miles north) and Binscombe (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north-east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (10 miles north), Farnham (6 miles west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Charterhouse School Museum (1.8 miles east) and Milford Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Shackleford include Prior's Field School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (3 miles north-west)
- 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