Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Greatham
Looking for wedding paella catering in Greatham? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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About our wedding paella catering in Greatham
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include weddings with mixed diets and barn and farm weddings, serving a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Greatham often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Greatham hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
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Where we can cook in Greatham
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Occasions we cook for in Greatham
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Greatham book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Liss Riverside Railway Walk North nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- The venue requirements
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For event organisers in Greatham
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Greatham? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Greatham
Greatham is about 5 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Greatham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Greatham is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Liss station, about 2 miles south. If you are marrying at a church near Greatham, such as Church of St John the Baptist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Greatham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in GU33, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Longmoor Road, Wolfmere Lane and Todmore. Other places close to Greatham for wedding paella catering include Longmoor (1 mile east), Woolmer (1 mile north), Liss Forest (1 mile south), Blackmoor (1 mile north) and The Mint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Havant (15 miles south), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (13 miles south-west), Aldershot (13 miles north-east), Alton (7 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (15 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Chase Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatham include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Selborne Hill.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Greatham
Is Greatham close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Greatham is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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- 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