Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Blacknest, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Blacknest.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Book wedding paella catering in Blacknest
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Blacknest
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and weddings with mixed diets, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Blacknest, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Blacknest weddings: local tips
Blacknest is about 4 miles south-west of Farnham, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Blacknest, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Blacknest. Blacknest is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north. Nearby historic houses include Farnham Castle (4.1 miles north-east). 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 8 miles of Blacknest, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
For wedding paella catering in GU34, we plan around your venue and your guests. For weddings just outside Blacknest, we cover Bucks Horn Oak (1 mile east), Isington (1 mile west), Bentley (1 mile north-west), Binsted (1 mile south-west) and Frithend (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (4.7 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Holybourne Hill and Farnham Heath.
- Local pubs include The Jolly Farmer pub (0.5 miles south-east)
Places near Blacknest
Other catering in Blacknest
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Blacknest
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
How it works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Blacknest, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm 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’s 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.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Blacknest questions
Which station should guests use for Blacknest?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 0.5 miles north of the centre.
Is Blacknest too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
- 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