Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Amport, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Amport.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Parties after a register office wedding
Live wedding paella catering in Amport
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Amport
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in Amport, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and weddings with mixed diets, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Amport have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Who books wedding paella catering in Amport?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Amport, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- The wet-weather plan
- The deposit and payment dates
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Your choice of paellas
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Weddings in Amport: venues, ceremonies and travel
Amport is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Amport or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Amport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Amport to Southampton (about 21 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Quarley Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We cook at weddings all over SP11 and the streets around it. Other places close to Amport for wedding paella catering include Fox (1 mile south-west), Monxton (1 mile east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Little Ann (2 miles east) and Kentsboro (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Ludgershall Castle (4.8 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.7 miles east). Open spaces near Amport include Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Horse Inn (0.9 miles north)
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Working with your venue
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.
Organising a club, school or community event in Amport? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose live paella in Amport?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
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 we time everything to your schedule. In Amport, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Amport? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Amport
Which station should guests use for Amport?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Is Amport close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can I cook paella for a crowd 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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the 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