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Wedding Paella Catering in St George's Hill
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in St George's Hill and across Surrey.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in St George's Hill?
Perfect for your wedding in St George's Hill
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In St George's Hill, people book us for occasions like:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
Nearby historic houses include Byfleet Manor (2.2 miles south) and The Homewood (2.6 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
About our wedding paella catering in St George's Hill
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and weddings in a marquee or garden.
A farm or garden wedding near St George's Hill suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Getting married in St George's Hill?
St George's Hill is about 1 mile south of Weybridge, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of St George's Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. St George's Hill is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from St George's Hill to Guildford (10 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as United Reform Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Ferris Meadow Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Surrey takes in KT13, KT11 and KT12, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Cavendish Road, Holme Chase and Winterbourne Grove; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. St George's Hill is on the B372, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Other places close to St George's Hill for wedding paella catering include Weybridge (1 mile north), Brooklands (1 mile south-west), Whiteley Village (1 mile south-east), Burwood Park (1 mile east) and Byfleet (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (6 miles south-west), Camberley (12 miles west), Epsom (8 miles east), Redhill (15 miles south-east) and Ewell (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (3.7 miles east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Schools near St George's Hill include Heathside School (0.9 miles west) and St George's College Weybridge (1.4 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Grotto pub (0.8 miles north)
Towns and villages near St George's Hill
What else we do in St George's Hill
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in St George's Hill
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover St George's Hill and the whole of Surrey
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Organising for someone else?
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Common questions in St George's Hill
Can you cook in Woburn Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to St George's Hill for guests?
The closest is Weybridge station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you cover St George's Hill?
We do. We cook at events in St George's Hill and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in St George's Hill at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
What affects the price in St George's Hill
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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