Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Shillinglee
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Shillinglee and across Surrey.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering for Shillinglee events
FAQs for Shillinglee
Do you cater 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.
Which station should guests use for Shillinglee?
The closest is Witley station, roughly 3.8 miles away.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Shillinglee?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
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 cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
About our wedding paella catering in Shillinglee
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and evening food for extra guests, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
Near Shillinglee, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Towns and villages near Shillinglee
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Why choose live paella in Shillinglee?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Shillinglee hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Shillinglee
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
For outdoor photos, Shillinglee Lake is close by, and the countryside around Shillinglee suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What happens on the day
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Shillinglee at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and rough timings
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning wedding paella catering in Shillinglee? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Shillinglee weddings: local tips
Shillinglee is about 12 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Shillinglee and nearby villages. Shillinglee is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Shillinglee to Guildford (12 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Witley station is about 3.8 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Surrey takes in GU8. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ramsnest Common (1 mile north-west), Northchapel (2 miles south-west), Ansteadbrook (2 miles west), Ebernoe (3 miles south) and Lurgashall (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (12 miles north), Farnham (12 miles north-west), Haslemere (4 miles west), Cranleigh (7 miles north-east), Ash (12 miles north) and Godalming (7 miles north).
A little further out are Haslemere and District Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Shillinglee Lake and Blackdown.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Shillinglee
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- 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