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Wedding Paella Catering for Smallfield events
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 Smallfield.
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Wedding paella catering in Smallfield
About our wedding paella catering in Smallfield
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and evening food for extra guests, with canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A farm or garden wedding near Smallfield suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Smallfield
What else we do in Smallfield
Common questions in Smallfield
Is Smallfield close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Smallfield?
The closest is Horley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. In Smallfield, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events we cater in Smallfield
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For outdoor photos, Hedgecourt Lake is close by, and the countryside around Smallfield suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How long the team stays
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Smallfield
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why Smallfield hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Smallfield weddings: local tips
Smallfield is about 2 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Across the RH6 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 395 places in Surrey. Our events stretch from Smallfield to Guildford (20 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Horley station is about 2 miles away.
Here we cover the RH6 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Churchill Road, Orchard Road and Tudor Close or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Smallfield, we also cover Outwood (1 mile north), Burstow (1 mile south-west), Keeper's Corner (1 mile south), Fernhill (2 miles south-west) and Shipley Bridge (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Epsom (13 miles north-west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west), Caterham (8 miles north) and Dorking (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Bletchingley Castle (4.5 miles north) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Smallfield include Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood School (1.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Plough and Furrow pub (within half a mile east)
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
- 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