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Wedding paella catering in South Park, 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 South Park.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in South Park
How our wedding paella catering works in South Park
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re frequently booked for blessings and vow renewals and big weddings with every diet.
In South Park, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Weddings in South Park: venues, ceremonies and travel
South Park is about 1 mile south of Reigate, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in South Park will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from South Park to Guildford (16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near South Park, such as St Luke's, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Reigate station is about 1.1 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in RH2, we plan around your venue and timings. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Smith Road, North Road and Apley Road or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Reigate (1 mile north), Sidlow (1 mile south), Irons Bottom (2 miles south), Leigh (2 miles south-west) and Dawesgreen (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (4 miles south-east), Ewell (9 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (14 miles north-west), Caterham (7 miles north-east) and Dorking (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (2 miles east) and Reigate Priory Museum (0.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include Reigate School (0.7 miles east) and Reigate Grammar School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Public House (0.8 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in South Park at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Nearby places to South Park
What else we do in South Park
Events we cater in South Park
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
In South Park and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
If you’re hoping for photos in Castle Grounds, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
South Park questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is South Park close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Why choose live paella in South Park?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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