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Wedding paella catering in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Walton-on-Thames. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Walton-on-Thames
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John?
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.
What’s the nearest station to Walton-on-Thames for guests?
The closest is Walton-On-Thames station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Wedding paella catering in Walton-on-Thames, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella for your guests.
For a wedding in Walton-on-Thames, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with outside space keeps things personal. Live paella fits that style. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Walton-on-Thames at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Walton-on-Thames? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your wedding in Walton-on-Thames
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Walton-on-Thames book us for occasions like:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John 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
- How late numbers can change
- Travel and parking costs
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Why choose live paella in Walton-on-Thames?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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 you book.
Why choose Love Paella in Walton-on-Thames
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Walton-on-Thames and the whole of Surrey
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Walton-on-Thames
Also in Walton-on-Thames
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Working with your venue
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.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames is about 9 miles north-east of Woking, in Surrey. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Walton-on-Thames or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 395 places in Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Walton-On-Thames station is about 0.8 miles away. For outdoor photos, Ferris Meadow Lake is close by.
Anywhere in KT12 and KT13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Sidney Road and Stuart Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Walton-on-Thames is on the A244 and B365, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hersham (1 mile south), Shepperton (2 miles north-west), Burwood Park (2 miles south-west), Weybridge (2 miles south-west) and St George's Hill (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (9 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (7 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elmbridge Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near Walton-on-Thames include Kempton Park Reservoirs and Ferris Meadow Lake.
- Nearby schools include RES Sixth Form College (0.8 miles south)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Connect us with your coordinator
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
- 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