Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Nursted events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Nursted. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Nursted?
Why choose wedding paella catering in Nursted?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.8 miles north-west.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for each dish
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Nursted
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For garden and marquee weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Nursted, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Also near Nursted
Also in Nursted
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. Golden-hour photos in Nursted 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.
- Tell us your 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
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Nursted
Nursted is about 2 miles south-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. From the centre of Nursted to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Nursted is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Nursted to Southampton (21 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (2.5 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Oakham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Nursted suits an outdoor reception. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Nursted, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Nursted, we cover Buriton (2 miles west), Weston (2 miles west), Ramsdean (3 miles west), Chalton (4 miles south-west) and West Marden (5 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north), Waterlooville (9 miles south-west) and Purbrook (10 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Clanfield Earthwork (3.8 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.7 miles north-west). The countryside around Nursted includes Oakham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Paella compared with other options
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us when speeches will be
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you do not have to.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Space, weather and the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Nursted
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Nursted close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
- 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