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Wedding paella catering in Woldingham Garden Village, 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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Woldingham Garden Village.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Woldingham Garden Village
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Woldingham Garden Village is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:50pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Wedding paella catering in Woldingham Garden Village, made fresh on the day
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Woldingham Garden Village, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning a paella wedding in Woldingham Garden Village
Woldingham Garden Village is about 2 miles east of Caterham, in Surrey. Weddings in Woldingham Garden Village are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our events stretch from Woldingham Garden Village to London (14 miles away).
Planning photos in Blanchman's Farm? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. For outdoor photos, Nore Hill is close by, and the countryside around Woldingham Garden Village suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in CR3 is planned around your venue. From Hilltop Walk, Camp Road and Beulah Walk or a nearby road, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Woldingham Garden Village, we cover Woldingham (1 mile south-east), Caterham (2 miles west), Tyler's Green (3 miles south), Godstone (3 miles south) and Titsey (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (10 miles south-west), Redhill (7 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles south-west) and Dorking (13 miles west).
A little further out are Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles south-west) and Warlingham Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Woldingham Garden Village includes Nore Hill and South London Downs National Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.9 miles north)
For event organisers in Woldingham Garden Village
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
FAQs for Woldingham Garden Village
How far is Woldingham Garden Village from London?
About 14 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Paul: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What affects the price in Woldingham Garden Village
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Woldingham Garden Village
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
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A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Woldingham Garden Village?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- The wet-weather plan
- How long the team stays
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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