Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Blackwater, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Blackwater. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering near Blackwater
How our wedding paella catering works in Blackwater
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas, and we are frequently booked for weddings with mixed diets and barn and farm weddings.
Weddings in a place like Blackwater often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Occasions we cook for in Blackwater
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Blackwater, people book us for events such as:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Blackwater station, about 0.6 miles east.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How late numbers can change
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Also in Blackwater
Planning a paella wedding in Blackwater
Blackwater is about 1 mile south of Sandhurst, in Hampshire. Weddings in Blackwater are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Blackwater is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Blackwater to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Barnabas Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Wildmoor Heath nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Blackwater suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in GU17 is planned around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on London Road, Bell Lane and Ash Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Blackwater for wedding paella catering include Frogmore (1 mile west), Hawley (1 mile south-east), College Town (1 mile north-east), Sandhurst (1 mile north) and York Town (1 mile east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles west), Farnborough (3 miles south), Fleet (5 miles south-west), Aldershot (6 miles south), Alton (15 miles south-west) and Tadley (15 miles west).
A little further out are Frimley Park Hospital (2.4 miles south-east) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles east). Not far away are Horseshoe Lake and Ball Hill.
- Schools near Blackwater include Frogmore Community College (0.8 miles west)
- Local pubs include Mr Bumble pub (0.6 miles south-east)
- Local facilities include Royal Military Academy Library (1.2 miles north-east)
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. At midsummer, sunset in Blackwater is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or GU17 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Travel, parking and access
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- The date and rough timings
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
FAQs for Blackwater
What’s the nearest station to Blackwater for guests?
The closest is Blackwater station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Sandhurst Memorial Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
- 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