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Wedding paella catering in St John's, Surrey
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in St John's. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering for St John's events
Occasions we cook for in St John's
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In St John's, people book us for occasions like:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are marrying at a church near St John's, such as St John's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How bad weather is handled
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Wedding paella catering in St John's, cooked live
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is farm and barn venues and sharing-style wedding meals, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts for your guests.
In St John's, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in St John's
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in St John's, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in St John's, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally 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.
- Tell us your 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why St John's hosts choose us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Getting married in St John's?
St John's is about 1 mile west of Woking, in Surrey. For a wedding in St John's, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around St John's. St John's is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover.
Brookwood Lye nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Woking station, about 1.6 miles east.
This part of Surrey takes in GU21 and GU22, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Pond Road, Copse Road and Raglan Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Being close to the A324, St John's is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in Goldsworth Park (1 mile north-east), Woking (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-east), Horsell (2 miles north-east) and Mimbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (6 miles west), Epsom (14 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Ewell (15 miles east) and Egham (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Brookwood Hospital (1 mile west) and The Peacocks (1.6 miles east). Not far away are Brookwood Lye.
- Nearby schools include The Oaktree School (0.6 miles west) and Hoe Valley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (1 mile north-west)
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Questions from St John's
How far is St John's from London?
About 25 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cook in Brookwood Lye?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Do you come to St John's?
We do. St John's is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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