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Wedding paella catering in Eversley Cross, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Eversley Cross.
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Eversley Cross events
How our wedding paella catering works in Eversley Cross
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. Whether it is evening food for extra guests and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Eversley Cross have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
The process
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a summer wedding in Eversley Cross, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 3:55pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Eversley Cross? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Eversley Cross: your questions answered
How far is Eversley Cross from London?
About 35 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Eversley Cross?
Crowthorne station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events we cater in Eversley Cross
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Crowthorne station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- The wet-weather plan
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
- Allergen information for each dish
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Eversley Cross
Eversley Cross is about 1 mile north-west of Yateley, in Hampshire. Across the RG27 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Eversley Cross, such as Church of St Mary, 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 it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Horseshoe Lake is close by, and the countryside around Eversley Cross suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in RG27 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Chequers Lane, Grensell Close and Chantreyland or a nearby road, we can cook there. Other places close to Eversley Cross for wedding paella catering include Eversley Centre (1 mile west), Finchampstead (1 mile north), Yateley (1 mile south-east), Eversley (1 mile north-west) and Lower Common (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles south-west), Farnborough (5 miles south-east), Fleet (5 miles south), Aldershot (8 miles south-east), Alton (14 miles south) and Tadley (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Pinewood Hospital (3.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
- Schools near Eversley Cross include Yateley School (1.2 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- 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