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Wedding paella catering in Oakshott, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Oakshott and the surrounding area.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Oakshott
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Oakshott
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and garden and marquee weddings, with table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Oakshott, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Oakshott, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU33 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding venues and ceremonies near Oakshott
Oakshott is about 3 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Oakshott and nearby villages. Oakshott is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 21 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Liss station is about 2.2 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Oakshott, such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in GU33 and GU32 is planned around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Hawkley (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (1 mile south), Lower Green (1 mile north), Steep (1 mile south) and High Cross (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Havant (13 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south), Alton (7 miles north), Waterlooville (12 miles south), Petersfield (3 miles south) and Purbrook (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (3.1 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local pubs include Hawkley Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Oakshott: your questions answered
How far is Oakshott from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Occasions we cook for in Oakshott
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening wedding food
Wheatham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Towns and villages near Oakshott
Also in Oakshott
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Oakshott hosts choose us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Oakshott
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
- 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