Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Andwell, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Andwell.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Andwell events
Wedding paella catering in Andwell, made fresh on the day
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. For weddings in a marquee or garden and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Andwell often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Andwell questions
We’re having a ceremony at St Swithun's church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Andwell?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, while the rice is cooking.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Weddings in Andwell: venues, ceremonies and travel
Andwell is about 3 miles south-west of Hook, in Hampshire. Anywhere in RG25, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 13 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Andwell, such as St Swithun's 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. For guests travelling by train, Hook station is about 2.4 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, RG27 and RG24. Local streets include Greywell Road and Canal Reach; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Andwell, we cover Mapledurwell (1 mile south), Water End (1 mile north-east), Old Basing (1 mile west), Lychpit (2 miles west) and Wildmoor (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (4 miles west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (3.1 miles west) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (4.2 miles west). The countryside around Andwell includes Dogmersfield Lake and The Mill Field.
Events we cater in Andwell
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Whatever you are celebrating in Andwell, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, The Mill Field is close by, and the countryside around Andwell suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- The wet-weather plan
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in Andwell
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A quote that spells everything out
How it works
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Andwell 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.
- Tell us your 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with 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.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Andwell
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- 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