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Wedding Paella Catering for Tilford Reeds events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Tilford Reeds. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Wedding paella catering in Tilford Reeds, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Whether it is destination-style celebrations at home and rustic barn weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Tilford Reeds have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Tilford Reeds weddings: local tips
Tilford Reeds is about 2 miles south-east of Farnham, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Tilford Reeds, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Tilford Reeds. Tilford Reeds is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 9 miles away.
Farnham Heath nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Tilford Reeds suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Farnham station is about 2.3 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Tilford Reeds, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across GU10. Other places close to Tilford Reeds for wedding paella catering include Tilford (1 mile north-east), Tilford Common (1 mile south-east), Millbridge (1 mile south-west), Lower Bourne (1 mile north-west) and Shortfield Common (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north-east), Camberley (11 miles north), Frimley (9 miles north), Haslemere (7 miles south) and Cranleigh (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Farnham Castle (3 miles north-west) and Museum of Farnham (2.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Tilford Reeds include Upper Lake and Farnham Heath.
- Nearby schools include Edgeborough School (1.3 miles west) and South Farnham School (2.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Barley Mow pub (0.6 miles east)
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What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
For event organisers in Tilford Reeds
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Tilford Reeds, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Tilford Reeds hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Pick a serving style
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Occasions we cook for in Tilford Reeds
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Tilford Reeds and Surrey:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Tilford Reeds
Is Tilford Reeds too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Could we have live paella in Moor Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
- 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