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Wedding paella catering in South Godstone, Surrey
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in South Godstone: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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How our wedding paella catering works in South Godstone
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For rustic barn weddings and weddings in a marquee or garden, we can cook canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around South Godstone have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
Weddings in South Godstone: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Godstone is about 5 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in South Godstone, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. South Godstone is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from South Godstone to London (19 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Godstone station is in South Godstone itself. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Stephen often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in RH9, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Whether your wedding is on Eastbourne Road, Oaklands and Woodlands Drive or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile east), Anglefield Corner (1 mile south-west), Tandridge (1 mile north-east), Crowhurst (2 miles south-east) and Church Town (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (12 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles west), Ewell (13 miles north-west), Reigate (7 miles west) and Caterham (5 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
- Local pubs include Fox And Hounds Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Perfect for your wedding in South Godstone
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater in South Godstone and Surrey:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
Historic houses near South Godstone include Titsey Place (4.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
South Godstone questions
Could we have live paella in Tilburstow Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
How far is South Godstone from London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cover South Godstone?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in South Godstone and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in South Godstone? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. For a summer wedding in South Godstone, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why book with us
- We cover South Godstone and the whole of Surrey
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Drinks service on request
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Where we can cook in South Godstone
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Whether you need crockery
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Anything your venue supplies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Planning wedding paella catering in South Godstone? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
- 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