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Wedding paella catering in Westcott, Surrey
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Westcott.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering near Westcott
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Westcott
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and barn and farm weddings, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Westcott often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Send us the date, your venue or RH4 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Westcott
Westcott is about 2 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Westcott and the surrounding area. Westcott is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Westcott to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Dorking West station is about 1.4 miles away. Planning photos in Milton Heath and The Nower? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the RH4 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Guildford Road, Chapel Lane and Stones Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Westcott, we also cover Ranmore Common (1 mile north), Wotton (1 mile south-west), Dorking (2 miles east), North Holmwood (2 miles south-east) and Mid Holmwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (9 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (9 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (9 miles east) and Ewell (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Headley Court (6 miles north-east) and Mesolithic Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Combe Bottom and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Priory CofE Voluntary Aided School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Prince of Wales pub (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (1.9 miles north-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Westcott, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Events we cater in Westcott
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Westcott:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John's Community Hall frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Common questions in Westcott
Is Westcott close to London?
About 22 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at St John's Community Hall: 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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come to Westcott?
We do. We cook at events in Westcott and across Surrey. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you cook inside?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Westcott?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Surrey included. Find your area.
- 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