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Wedding paella catering in Shepperton, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Shepperton.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Shepperton events
Wedding paella catering in Shepperton, cooked live
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with lots of dietary needs, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
In Shepperton, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
What affects the price in Shepperton
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Shepperton?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Shepperton:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Historic houses near Shepperton include The Homewood (3.8 miles south-east) and Botleys Mansion (4.2 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Where we can cook in Shepperton
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. 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.
Why choose Love Paella in Shepperton
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Shepperton
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Nearby places to Shepperton
What else we do in Shepperton
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shepperton
What’s the nearest station to Shepperton for guests?
Shepperton has its own station: Shepperton station.
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Shepperton.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Shepperton is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Getting married in Shepperton?
Shepperton is about 1 mile north of Weybridge, in Surrey. For a wedding in Shepperton, 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 Shepperton to Guildford (about 12 miles away).
Planning photos in Sunbury Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Ferris Meadow Lake is close by, and the countryside around Shepperton suits an outdoor reception.
We cook at weddings all over the TW17 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Manygate Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Being close to the B3366, Shepperton is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. If your venue is just outside Shepperton, we also cover Weybridge (1 mile south), Walton-on-Thames (2 miles south-east), St George's Hill (2 miles south), Burwood Park (2 miles south) and Hersham (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (13 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles east) and Egham (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Kempton Steam Museum (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shepperton include Kempton Park Reservoirs and St Ann's Hill.
- Schools near Shepperton include St Nicholas CofE Primary School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor pub (0.6 miles south-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