Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Wood Street Village events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wood Street Village and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering near Wood Street Village
How our wedding paella catering works in Wood Street Village
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Whether it is destination-style celebrations at home and food for evening guests, we can cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Wood Street Village, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Nearby places to Wood Street Village
What else we do in Wood Street Village
Where we can cook in Wood Street Village
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Wood Street Village? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Wood Street Village at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Wood Street Village?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Wood Street Village
- Real theatre, not just catering
- We cover Wood Street Village and the whole of Surrey
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Getting married in Wood Street Village?
Wood Street Village is about 2 miles west of Guildford, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Wood Street Village, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wood Street Village is one of 395 places in Surrey where we cook.
Littlefield Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Alban's Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in GU3 is planned around your venue. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Pound Hill, Baird Drive and The Oval or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Fairlands (1 mile north-east), Willey Green (1 mile north-west), Onslow Village (2 miles south-east), Normandy (2 miles west) and Flexford (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Woking (5 miles north-east), Camberley (7 miles north-west), Farnham (8 miles west), Egham (13 miles north), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-east) and Dorking (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Guildford Cathedral Treasury (1.8 miles east) and Guildford Castle (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Wood Street Village includes Littlefield Common and St Catherine's Hill.
- Local schools include Kings College Guildford (1 mile east) and Rydes Hill Preparatory School (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak pub (under half a mile east)
Wood Street Village questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Wood Street Village too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Wood Street Village?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What do you need at the venue?
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.
Diets, allergies and planning
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:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Events we cater in Wood Street Village
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
For guests travelling by train, Wanborough station is about 1.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- 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