Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in New Copse
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in New Copse.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Live wedding paella catering in New Copse
Wedding paella catering in New Copse, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater blessings and vow renewals and weddings in a marquee or garden.
There is something special about a country wedding near New Copse, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, generally timed after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Getting married in New Copse?
New Copse is about 4 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU34 area, we can bring the pans to you. New Copse is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
King's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (0.9 miles north-east) and Hall Place (1.3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of the GU34 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include South Town (1 mile south), Holt End (1 mile north), Hattingley (1 mile south-west), Wivelrod (1 mile east) and Bentworth (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (12 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles north-east), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles east) and Petersfield (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Alton Community Hospital (3.2 miles east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in New Copse at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in New Copse
Is New Copse close to London?
About 49 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in New Copse?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Travel, parking and access
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
- Whether you need crockery
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in New Copse? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Where we can cook in New Copse
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in New Copse
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Also near New Copse
More for events in New Copse
For event organisers in New Copse
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Who books wedding paella catering in New Copse?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, Alton station is about 4.3 miles away.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
- 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