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Wedding paella catering in Tongham, Surrey
Looking for wedding paella catering in Tongham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Tongham events
How our wedding paella catering works in Tongham
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We are often asked to cater civil partnerships and vow renewals and evening wedding food, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
In Tongham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tongham
Tongham is about 1 mile south-east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Tongham and nearby villages. We cook in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. We cook right across the region, from Tongham to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Aldershot Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Runfold Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Tongham suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in GU10 is planned around your venue and your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Chester Way and Lambourne Way. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Sandy Cross (1 mile south), Ash (1 mile north-east), Seale (1 mile south-east), Ash Green (1 mile north-east) and Badshot Lea (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles east), Woking (9 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north), Farnham (3 miles south-west), Frimley (6 miles north) and Haslemere (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ash Museum (1.3 miles north-east) and Farnham Castle (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Tongham include Aunt's Pool and Hog's Back.
- Local schools include The Connaught School (within half a mile north-west) and Ash Manor School (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The White Hart pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Seale and Tongham (1 mile south)
Nearby places to Tongham
Also in Tongham
Why choose live paella in Tongham?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Tongham at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
How to get a price
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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Questions from Tongham
Which station should guests use for Tongham?
Ash station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Paul?
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.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Tongham.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Tongham
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Tongham, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Ash station is about 1.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, generally timed after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Where we can cook in Tongham
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- 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