Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Alderholt events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Alderholt? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering in Alderholt
Wedding paella catering in Alderholt, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it is weddings in a marquee or garden and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Weddings in a place like Alderholt often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Events we cater in Alderholt
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
In Alderholt and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Larger events usually 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 us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us when speeches will be
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Also near Alderholt
Also in Alderholt
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Alderholt 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 start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Alderholt
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St James?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
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 come to Alderholt?
We do. Alderholt is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Alderholt weddings: local tips
Alderholt is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Alderholt, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Alderholt to Southampton (about 19 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Alderholt, such as Church of St James, 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. Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (4.5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
For wedding paella catering in SP6, we plan around your venue and your guests. From Station Road, Antell's Way and South Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the B3078 close by, Alderholt is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Close by, we cover weddings in Sandleheath (1 mile north), Ashford (2 miles north-east), Broxhill (2 miles west), Damerham (2 miles north-west) and Rockbourne (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (5 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east), Ashley (13 miles south-east) and St Leonards (6 miles south).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (3.6 miles north-east) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Alderholt include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Alderholt include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Churchill Arms (0.5 miles west)
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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