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Wedding Paella Catering in Westhumble
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Westhumble and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering near Westhumble
Wedding paella catering in Westhumble, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For barn and farm weddings and evening wedding food, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Westhumble, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Nearby places to Westhumble
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Westhumble weddings: local tips
Westhumble is about 2 miles north of Dorking, in Surrey. Wherever your wedding is in the RH5 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Westhumble is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Westhumble to Guildford (10 miles away).
Planning photos in Norbury Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (1.8 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in RH5, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Whether your wedding is on Adlers Lane, Chapel Lane and Burney Road or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Pixham (1 mile south-east), Mickleham (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles south-west), Dorking (2 miles south) and Westcott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (10 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (6 miles north-east), Horley (9 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Headley Court (3.6 miles north-east) and Betchworth Castle (1.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Box Hill and Reigate Heath.
- Nearby schools include St Martin's CofE Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Stepping Stones pub (less than half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Pippbrook House (1.2 miles south)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. In Westhumble, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The length of service
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or RH5 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Westhumble: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Westhumble?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Westhumble close to London?
Roughly 20 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Do you cover Westhumble?
We do. We cook at events in Westhumble and across Surrey. Send us your date to check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Perfect for your wedding in Westhumble
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Westhumble, such as Church of St Michael, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- The deposit and payment dates
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
- 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