Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Abbots Worthy events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Abbots Worthy and the surrounding area.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Abbots Worthy
How our wedding paella catering works in Abbots Worthy
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Typical bookings include food for evening guests and parties after a register office wedding, with evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Near Abbots Worthy, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Perfect for your wedding in Abbots Worthy
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
Put the station on your invitation: Winchester station is about 2.2 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for each dish
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Abbots Worthy weddings: local tips
Abbots Worthy is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Abbots Worthy, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Abbots Worthy is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Abbots Worthy to Southampton (about 13 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Abbots Worthy, such as Church of St Mary, 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. Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cover weddings in every part of SO21 and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Park Lane, Basingstoke Road and Mill Lane or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Kings Worthy (1 mile south-west), Easton (1 mile south-east), Martyr Worthy (2 miles east), Winnall (2 miles south) and Itchen Abbas (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south) and Royal Observer Corps Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Local schools include Henry Beaufort School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cart And Horses Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Book early for summer Saturdays
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. 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.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
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Common questions in Abbots Worthy
How far is Abbots Worthy from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
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. Send us the reception address.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
The process
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Abbots Worthy at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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What affects the price in Abbots Worthy
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
- 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