Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Egypt, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Egypt: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Egypt
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
About our wedding paella catering in Egypt
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it’s farm and barn venues and evening wedding food, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
Rural weddings around Egypt have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Towns and villages near Egypt
What else we do in Egypt
Planning a paella wedding in Egypt
Egypt is about 7 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Egypt to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Egypt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Egypt to Southampton (17 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Ebenezer Methodist Chapel often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in SO21, we plan around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Alexandria Road and Stockbridge Road East or the roads around them. Other places close to Egypt for wedding paella catering include Sutton Scotney (1 mile south-west), Hunton (1 mile east), Stoke Charity (1 mile south-east), Barton Stacey (2 miles north-west) and South Wonston (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (7 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (7 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (15 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find Coach And Horses pub (0.5 miles south-west)
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Egypt, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Roughly how many adults and children
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Who books wedding paella catering in Egypt?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Micheldever station is about 3.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Egypt
Which station should guests use for Egypt?
The closest is Micheldever station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is Egypt too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Working with your venue
Organising a club, school or community event in Egypt? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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