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Wedding paella catering in The Mint, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in The Mint: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in The Mint?
Wedding paella catering in The Mint, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it’s big weddings with every diet and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near The Mint, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Planning a paella wedding in The Mint
The Mint is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the GU33 area, we can bring the pans to you. The Mint is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from The Mint to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Liss station is about 0.8 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near The Mint, such as Hope Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wherever your wedding is in GU33, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover weddings in Liss Forest (1 mile north-west), Liss (1 mile south-west), Rake (1 mile south-east), West Liss (1 mile south-west) and Hill Brow (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Havant (14 miles south), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west), Waterlooville (13 miles south-west) and Petersfield (4 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (3.9 miles north). The countryside around The Mint includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Temple Inn (under half a mile north-west)
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in The Mint is about 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or GU33 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in The Mint
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
For outdoor photos, Liss Riverside Railway Walk North is close by, and the countryside around The Mint suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- How many courses
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
For event organisers in The Mint
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Questions from The Mint
Which station should guests use for The Mint?
Liss station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Hope Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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