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Wedding paella catering in South Holmwood, Surrey
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in South Holmwood and across Surrey.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering in South Holmwood
Wedding paella catering in South Holmwood, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Typical bookings include marquee and garden weddings and farm and barn venues, serving table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
Near South Holmwood, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, normally timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in South Holmwood and across Surrey
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Events we cater in South Holmwood
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in South Holmwood book us for events such as:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are hoping for photos in Inholms Clay Pit, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
South Holmwood questions
Is South Holmwood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including South Holmwood.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How it works
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In South Holmwood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Getting married in South Holmwood?
South Holmwood is about 3 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. Across the RH5 area, we can bring the pans to you. South Holmwood is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 11 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Holmwood station is about 0.8 miles away. Leith Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around South Holmwood suits an outdoor reception. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of South Holmwood, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Surrey takes in RH5. Whether your wedding is on Warwick Road, Norfolk Road and Milford Court or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Holmwood Corner (1 mile south-east), Beare Green (1 mile south), Coldharbour (2 miles south-west), Friday Street (3 miles west) and Abinger Bottom (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (14 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (7 miles north-east) and Ewell (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.6 miles west) and Betchworth Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near South Holmwood include Leith Hill and Vann Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Norfolk Arms (0.7 miles north)
How we price wedding paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in South Holmwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- 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