Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ampfield events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ampfield: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Ampfield?
About our wedding paella catering in Ampfield
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and blessings and vow renewals, with a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Ampfield have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
For event organisers in Ampfield
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Events in Ampfield and across Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Places near Ampfield
What else we do in Ampfield
FAQs for Ampfield
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Ampfield?
Chandlers Ford station, about 2.5 miles south-east of the centre.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Planning the cooking area
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ampfield
Ampfield is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. From the centre of Ampfield to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Ampfield to Southampton (6 miles away).
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ampfield suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Ampfield, such as Church of St Mark, 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in SO51, we plan around your venue and your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Morleys Green, Green Pond Lane and Lower Farm Lane. Ampfield sits on or near the A3090, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Gosport (1 mile south-west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east), Crampmoor (1 mile west) and Lower Slackstead (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (3.3 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Ampfield include The Mountbatten School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Events we cater in Ampfield
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
In Ampfield and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Barn and farm weddings
For guests travelling by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Ampfield at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- The paellas you choose
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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