Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Aldershot events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Aldershot: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Aldershot
Wedding paella catering in Aldershot, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Couples in Aldershot frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella suits that kind of day. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Aldershot
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Aldershot? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Weddings in Aldershot: venues, ceremonies and travel
Aldershot is about 8 miles west of Guildford, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Aldershot, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Aldershot. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Aldershot to Guildford (8 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Rowhill Nature Reserve is close by. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Wanborough Manor (4.4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU11 and GU12, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. From Station Road, East Station Road and High Street or a nearby road, we can cook there. Aldershot sits on or near the A323 and A325, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Aldershot, we cover Weybourne (1 mile south-west), Badshot Lea (1 mile south), Heath End (1 mile south-west), Tongham (1 mile south-east) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (15 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles north), Fleet (4 miles north-west), Alton (11 miles south-west), Yateley (7 miles north-west) and Bordon (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Fleet Community Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Royal Army Dental Corps Historical Museum (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Claycart Hill and Rowhill Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include All Hallows Catholic School (1.1 miles south-west) and The Connaught School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Prince Consort's Library (0.7 miles north-west) and Seale and Tongham (2.4 miles south-east)
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Aldershot at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
What affects the price in Aldershot
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Your date and when you want to eat
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Other catering in Aldershot
Who books wedding paella catering in Aldershot?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether travel is included
- The venue requirements
- When final numbers are due
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What you get with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Aldershot questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Aldershot?
Aldershot has its own station: Aldershot station.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
- 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