Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Wotton events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wotton.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Live wedding paella catering in Wotton
Wedding paella catering in Wotton, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include wedding receptions after a small ceremony and rustic barn weddings, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Wotton often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Events we cater in Wotton
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever you are celebrating in Wotton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: Gomshall station is about 2.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
Weddings in Wotton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wotton is about 3 miles south-west of Dorking, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Wotton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Wotton. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wotton to Guildford (about 8 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Wotton, such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Polesden Lacey (3 miles north) and Hatchlands Park (4.7 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Wotton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wherever your wedding is in RH5, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Sheephouse Green, Sheephouse Lane and Hollow Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Wotton, we also cover Westcott (1 mile north-east), Ranmore Common (2 miles north-east), Mid Holmwood (3 miles east), Dorking (3 miles north-east) and North Holmwood (3 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (8 miles west), Woking (11 miles north-west), Epsom (10 miles north-east), Horley (10 miles east), Redhill (10 miles east) and Ewell (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Abinger Castle (1.2 miles south-west) and Mesolithic Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wotton include Silent Pool and Leith Hill.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Wotton questions
Is Wotton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s served at its best.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. 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 Wotton hosts choose us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Wotton and the whole of Surrey
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Wotton, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other catering in Wotton
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- A photo of the space, if you can
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
- 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