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Wedding Paella Catering for Shalford events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Shalford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering near Shalford
Wedding paella catering in Shalford, cooked live
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We’re frequently asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and destination-style celebrations at home, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Shalford have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air 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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shalford
Shalford is about 2 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Shalford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Shalford is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover.
If you’re hoping for photos in Shalford Mill, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. If you are marrying at a church near Shalford, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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 5 miles of Shalford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in GU4, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Station Road, The Street and Kings Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Broadford (1 mile west), East Shalford (1 mile north-east), Peasmarsh (1 mile south-west), Artington (1 mile north-west) and Chilworth (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Woking (7 miles north), Camberley (11 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (15 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Guildford Castle (1.5 miles north) and Surrey Police Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Shalford include Lower Lake and Pewley Down.
- Schools near Shalford include St Catherine's School (1.1 miles south) and Broadwater School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queen Victoria pub (under half a mile north-west)
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a serving style
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Also near Shalford
Other catering in Shalford
Why choose wedding paella catering in Shalford?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Informal wedding breakfasts
St Catherine's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shalford suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Shalford
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Shalford
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
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. For a summer wedding in Shalford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Shalford
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- What the venue already provides
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Shalford questions
Can you cook in Shalford Mill?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
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.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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