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Wedding paella catering in Tolworth, Greater London
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tolworth: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Tolworth
Step by step
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Tolworth, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. 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.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Tolworth
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and food for evening guests.
In Tolworth, getting guests from ceremony to reception is part of the plan. Paella can be cooking while they’re on the move, so it’s ready when they arrive. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
- Where
- Tolworth (KT5, KT6, KT3)
- Region
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Common questions in Tolworth
We are having a ceremony at Emmanuel: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Tolworth for guests?
Tolworth station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
For event organisers in Tolworth
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tolworth
Tolworth is about 2 miles north-west of Ewell, in Greater London. For a wedding in Tolworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Tolworth is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We cook right across the region, from Tolworth to London (about 11 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Emmanuel often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Tolworth station is about 0.5 miles away.
We cover weddings in every part of the KT5, KT6 and KT3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pyne Road, Ewell Road and Derby Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Berrylands (1 mile north), Old Malden (1 mile south-east), Surbiton (1 mile north-west), Worcester Park (1 mile south-east) and Chessington (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in London (11 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).
Other landmarks nearby include Tolworth Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Southwood Open Space and The Lake.
- Schools near Tolworth include Richard Challoner School (0.7 miles east) and Shrewsbury House School (1.1 miles west)
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Tolworth 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’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Tolworth
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
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What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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