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Wedding paella catering in Shellwood Cross, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Shellwood Cross. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Shellwood Cross
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. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering in Shellwood Cross, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Whether it is food for evening guests and weddings in a marquee or garden, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
Near Shellwood Cross, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Shellwood Cross at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
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. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shellwood Cross
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Surrey, including Shellwood Cross
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Weddings in Shellwood Cross: venues, ceremonies and travel
Shellwood Cross is about 3 miles south-east of Dorking, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Shellwood Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Holmwood station is about 2.5 miles away. If you’re hoping for photos in Newdigate Brickworks, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Anywhere in RH2, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Shellwood Cross for wedding paella catering include Parkgate (1 mile south), Nalderswood (1 mile east), Newdigate (2 miles south), Norwood Hill (2 miles south-east) and Cudworth (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (14 miles west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (5 miles east), Redhill (5 miles north-east) and Ewell (11 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Reigate Priory Museum (3.8 miles north-east) and East Surrey Hospital (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Shellwood Cross includes Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
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Where we can cook in Shellwood Cross
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
FAQs for Shellwood Cross
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Bartholomew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far is Shellwood Cross from London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Shellwood Cross?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
- 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