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Wedding Paella Catering for Witley events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Witley and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Witley
About our wedding paella catering in Witley
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Popular choices include table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
There is something special about a country wedding near Witley, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
For event organisers in Witley
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Witley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Witley, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Common questions in Witley
Do you come out to small places like Witley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Witley close to London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Before you choose a spot
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Perfect for your wedding in Witley
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
If you’re marrying at a church near Witley, such as Church of All Saints, 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Allergen information for each dish
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
Witley weddings: local tips
Witley is about 7 miles south-west of Guildford, in Surrey. From the centre of Witley to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Witley is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook. Our events stretch from Witley to Guildford (about 7 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Loseley Park (4.6 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Upper Lake is close by. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of GU8. Whether your wedding is on Sunny Down, Willow Mead and Dorlcote Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Cramhurst (1 mile north), Ockford Ridge (1 mile north-east), Mousehill (1 mile north), Enton Green (1 mile east) and Milford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (7 miles north-east), Woking (12 miles north), Camberley (13 miles north), Farnham (7 miles north-west), Dorking (15 miles east) and Frimley (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Godalming Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Milford Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Upper Lake and Hydon's Ball.
- Nearby schools include Rodborough (0.6 miles north) and King Edward's School Witley (1.2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (under half a mile north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
- 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