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Wedding paella catering in Empshott, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Empshott and the surrounding area.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering in Empshott
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
How our wedding paella catering works in Empshott
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s sharing-style wedding meals and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
Near Empshott, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to Empshott
Also in Empshott
Where we can cook in Empshott
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Empshott
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
FAQs for Empshott
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Empshott close to London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Empshott
Empshott is about 5 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Weddings in Empshott are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Empshott is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 19 miles away.
Selborne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Empshott suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Empshott, such as Church of the Holy Rood, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Empshott, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of GU33 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Church Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Empshott for wedding paella catering include Lower Green (1 mile south-west), Hawkley (2 miles south), Selborne (2 miles north-west), Newton Valence (2 miles west) and Oakshott (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (12 miles south), Aldershot (14 miles north-east) and Alton (5 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-east) and The Romany Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
What affects the price in Empshott
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- The date and rough timings
Planning wedding paella catering in Empshott? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Empshott 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.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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