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Wedding paella catering in Upper Halliford, Surrey
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Upper Halliford and Surrey, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Upper Halliford?
What affects the price in Upper Halliford
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Upper Halliford, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upper Halliford
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings in a marquee or garden, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Upper Halliford, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, 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.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Upper Halliford, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. 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.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A clear, itemised quote
FAQs for Upper Halliford
Is Upper Halliford close to London?
About 16 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Upper Halliford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you cater in Upper Halliford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Upper Halliford and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Also near Upper Halliford
What else we do in Upper Halliford
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Getting married in Upper Halliford?
Upper Halliford is about 1 mile south-west of Sunbury-on-Thames, in Surrey. For a wedding in Upper Halliford, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Upper Halliford is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Upper Halliford to Guildford (about 13 miles away).
Historic houses near Upper Halliford include Hampton Court Palace (4 miles east) and The Homewood (4.3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. If you are hoping for photos in Sunbury Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
We cater weddings across TW17 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Stirling Avenue, Allington Avenue and Pears Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Charlton (1 mile north-west), Sunbury-on-Thames (1 mile north-east), Littleton Common (1 mile north-west), Ashford Common (1 mile north) and Shepperton Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Kempton Steam Museum (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Upper Halliford include Ferris Meadow Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Local schools include Hawkedale Primary School (less than half a mile east) and Sunbury Manor School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Fishes Public House (0.7 miles east)
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Upper Halliford?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Farm and barn venues
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Upper Halliford station is about 0.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When final numbers are due
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- 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