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Wedding Paella Catering for Windlesham events
Planning wedding paella catering in Windlesham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Live wedding paella catering in Windlesham
How our wedding paella catering works in Windlesham
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
In Windlesham, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Windlesham is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Count day and evening guests separately
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Windlesham hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Perfect for your wedding in Windlesham
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Food for evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Put the station on your invitation: Bagshot station is about 1.4 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
Weddings in Windlesham: venues, ceremonies and travel
Windlesham is about 4 miles north-east of Camberley, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Windlesham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Windlesham is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our events stretch from Windlesham to Guildford (about 9 miles away).
Planning photos in Brentmoor Heath? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Gracious Pond is close by, and the countryside around Windlesham suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the GU20 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road, Finney Drive and Cooper Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in Brick Hill (1 mile east), Lightwater (1 mile south-west), Bagshot (2 miles west), Donkey Town (2 miles south) and Broomhall (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (9 miles south-east), Woking (5 miles south-east), Camberley (4 miles south-west), Farnham (12 miles south-west), Egham (6 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (11 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chobham Museum (2.6 miles south-east) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Windlesham include Gracious Pond and Virginia Water Lake.
- Local schools include Gordon's School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Sun pub (under half a mile south-east)
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Windlesham questions
Can you cook in Brentmoor Heath?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Which station should guests use for Windlesham?
Bagshot station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Surrey. See all areas.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Nearby places to Windlesham
What else we do in Windlesham
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re 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 keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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