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Wedding paella catering in Warlingham, Surrey
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Warlingham: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Warlingham events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Warlingham
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Warlingham frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Who books wedding paella catering in Warlingham?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
In Warlingham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you’re marrying at a church near Warlingham, such as Church of All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Questions from Warlingham
Could we have live paella in Blanchman's Farm?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
How far is Warlingham from London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. In Warlingham, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Planning wedding paella catering in Warlingham? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Towns and villages near Warlingham
What else we do in Warlingham
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Warlingham
Warlingham is about 3 miles east of Coulsdon, in Surrey. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Warlingham and nearby villages. Warlingham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Warlingham to London (about 13 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Nore Hill is close by, and the countryside around Warlingham suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in Blanchman's Farm? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
This part of Surrey takes in CR6 and CR3, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Redvers Road and The Green; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the B269 and B270, Warlingham is easy for us to reach with everything for your wedding. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Hamsey Green (1 mile north), Whyteleafe (1 mile west), Chelsham (1 mile east), Farleigh (2 miles north-east) and Kenley (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (9 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (9 miles west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Warlingham Park Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-west). The countryside around Warlingham includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Warlingham School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Lion Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- 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