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Wedding Paella Catering in Wraysbury
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Wraysbury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Wraysbury
How our wedding paella catering works in Wraysbury
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. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts, and we are regularly asked to cater big weddings with every diet and informal wedding breakfasts.
For a smaller place like Wraysbury, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. We serve straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. In Wraysbury, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Wraysbury?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Staines Reservoirs nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wraysbury suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- When final numbers are due
- A clear list of what’s included
- The venue requirements
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Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Wraysbury
Can you cook in Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cover Wraysbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Wraysbury and the rest of Surrey. To check your date, use our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Wraysbury
Wraysbury is about 2 miles north of Egham, in Surrey. For wedding paella catering in Wraysbury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Wraysbury is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 15 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sunnymeads station, about 0.8 miles north. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cater weddings across the TW19 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Waylands. If your venue is just outside Wraysbury, we also cover Sunnymeads (1 mile north), Old Windsor (1 mile west), Hythe End (1 mile south-east), Horton (1 mile north-east) and Bishopsgate (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (15 miles south), Woking (10 miles south), Camberley (11 miles south-west), Epsom (15 miles south-east), Ewell (15 miles south-east) and Walton-on-Thames (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are King Edward VII Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and Berkshire Yeomanry Museum (2.3 miles west). Not far away are St Ann's Hill and Staines Reservoirs.
- Local schools include St John's Beaumont School (1.2 miles south-west) and Churchmead School (2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Perserverance Public House (within half a mile east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s 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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
- 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