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Wedding paella catering in Surbiton, Greater London
Planning wedding paella catering in Surbiton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
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About our wedding paella catering in Surbiton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Whether it is destination-style celebrations at home and weddings in a marquee or garden, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts.
For a wedding in Surbiton, think about how guests travel between ceremony and reception. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, ready to serve on arrival. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
- Where
- Surbiton (KT6, KT5, KT1)
- County
- Greater London
- Dietary options
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Where we can cook in Surbiton
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
As a London location, Surbiton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Surbiton
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Surbiton
Surbiton is about 4 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Tell us where your wedding in Surbiton will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Surbiton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Surbiton to London (12 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mark's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Nearby historic houses include Hampton Court Palace (1.8 miles north-west) and Southside House (3.3 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
This part of Greater London takes in KT6, KT5 and KT1. We can cater a wedding on streets such as St Andrew's Square, South Bank and Hazelwood Court or the roads around them. With the A240 and A3210 close by, Surbiton is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Berrylands (1 mile east), Tolworth (1 mile south-east), Old Malden (2 miles south-east), Chessington (2 miles south) and Worcester Park (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (11 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (12 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.4 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Surbiton include The Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre (less than half a mile north) and Shrewsbury House School (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Coronation Hall pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.2 miles south)
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. For a summer wedding in Surbiton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Surbiton? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Surbiton
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Surbiton
Could we have live paella in Stokes Field?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mark's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Surbiton
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Surbiton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in Stokes Field, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- When final numbers are due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Towns and villages near Surbiton
More for events in Surbiton
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
- 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