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Wedding paella catering in Thorncombe Street, 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 Thorncombe Street.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Thorncombe Street events
Thorncombe Street questions
How far is Thorncombe Street from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Thorncombe Street for guests?
The closest is Godalming station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Wedding paella catering in Thorncombe Street, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Near Thorncombe Street, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Pick a serving style
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Perfect for your wedding in Thorncombe Street
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Lower Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Thorncombe Street suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Allergen information for each dish
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Thorncombe Street
- Catering across Surrey, including Thorncombe Street
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Getting married in Thorncombe Street?
Thorncombe Street is about 5 miles south of Guildford, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Thorncombe Street, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (3.4 miles north-west) and Chilworth Manor (3.9 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Godalming station is about 2.3 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU5, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Thorncombe Street and Alldens Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Thorncombe Street, we cover Munstead Heath (1 mile west), Birtley Green (1 mile north-east), Grafham (1 mile east), Hascombe (1 mile south) and Bramley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (5 miles north), Woking (10 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north-west), Farnham (10 miles west), Dorking (11 miles east) and Frimley (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Milford Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Godalming Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Farncombe Wood and Hydon's Ball.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Thorncombe Street, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Thorncombe Street
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How we price wedding paella catering
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Timings and hours
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, 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