Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Bentworth, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Bentworth. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Bentworth
Wedding paella catering in Bentworth, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it’s evening wedding food and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
Near Bentworth, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
The process
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Bentworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Bentworth?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Bentworth and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as St. Mary's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if it rains
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- VAT, if it applies
- The venue requirements
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
What else we do in Bentworth
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What affects the price in Bentworth
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many guests are eating
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Bentworth
Bentworth is about 3 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bentworth to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Bentworth include Hall Place (within half a mile south-west) and Bentworth Hall (0.7 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 3.5 miles east.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU34, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Village Street, Church Street and Drury Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to Bentworth for wedding paella catering include Holt End (1 mile south-west), Thedden (1 mile south-east), Wivelrod (1 mile south-east), New Copse (1 mile south-west) and Beech (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (8 miles north), Winchester (13 miles south-west), Farnborough (15 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Bentworth includes King's Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
Bentworth questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Bentworth?
The closest is Alton station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Why choose live paella in Bentworth?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- We cover Bentworth and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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