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Wedding Paella Catering for Whitewood events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Whitewood and across Surrey.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering near Whitewood
How our wedding paella catering works in Whitewood
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We are often asked to cater evening wedding food and weddings in a marquee or garden, with table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Whitewood frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Common questions in Whitewood
Is Whitewood close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Whitewood?
Godstone station, about 2.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
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How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Why choose live paella in Whitewood?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Whitewood
Whitewood is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. Give us the address of your wedding in Whitewood, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Whitewood is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Godstone station is about 2.2 miles away. For outdoor photos, Hedgecourt Lake is close by. With the High Weald National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the RH9 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Whitewood Lane and Byers Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Horne (1 mile south-west), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (2 miles east) and Lingfield (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.5 miles north-west) and Effingham Park Motor Museum (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hedgecourt Lake and Bay Pond.
- Pubs nearby include The Jolly Farmer pub (under half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. The main points are:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. In Whitewood, 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.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Choose pan-side or table service
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
- 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