Surrey · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Wyke
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wyke.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Wyke
Wedding paella catering in Wyke, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Rural weddings around Wyke have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Getting married in Wyke?
Wyke is about 3 miles east of Aldershot, in Surrey. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Wyke. We cater in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are marrying at a church near Wyke, such as Church of St Peter, 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. Historic houses near Wyke include Wanborough Manor (2.2 miles south-east) and Loseley Park (4.9 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU12 and GU3 postcode area. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Guildford Road, Wyke Lane and Wyke Avenue or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Normandy (1 mile east), Flexford (1 mile south-east), Christmas Pie (2 miles south-east), Willey Green (2 miles east) and Wanborough (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Guildford (5 miles east), Woking (7 miles north-east), Camberley (6 miles north), Farnham (5 miles south-west), Egham (14 miles north-east) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Ash Museum (0.8 miles west) and Guildford Hospital (3.9 miles east). Not far away are Ash Ranges and Hog's Back.
- Schools near Wyke include Ash Manor School (1.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Dover Arms (0.5 miles west)
- Other local spots include Seale and Tongham (2.6 miles south-west)
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What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. In Wyke, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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What we need at the venue
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Occasions we cook for in Wyke
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Wyke book us for events such as:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Hog's Back is close by, and the countryside around Wyke suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- How late numbers can change
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Working with your venue
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Wyke
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Surrey, including Wyke
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Wyke
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
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 come out to small places like Wyke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Wyke.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
- 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