Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Nyewood, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Nyewood: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Nyewood
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Nyewood
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it’s spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and evening wedding food, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Nyewood, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Nyewood, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nyewood: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Nyewood for guests?
Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Nyewood?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Planners, venues and businesses
Organising a club, school or community event in Nyewood? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Perfect for your wedding in Nyewood
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 3.7 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Nyewood
Other catering in Nyewood
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The address or venue name
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Nyewood, and we will put together a menu and price.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Planning a paella wedding in Nyewood
Nyewood is about 3 miles east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Nyewood, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Nyewood. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Nyewood to Guildford (22 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Iping and Stedham Commons is close by, and the countryside around Nyewood suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (2.7 miles south-west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the GU31 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in East Harting (1 mile south), South Harting (2 miles south-west), Elsted (2 miles south-east), Dumpford (2 miles east) and Elsted Marsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (10 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south-west), Alton (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (10 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles west) and Purbrook (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (3.4 miles west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Oakham Hill and Iping and Stedham Commons.
- 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