Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Anna Valley, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Anna Valley and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Planning an event in Anna Valley?
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Anna Valley
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. We are frequently asked to cater farm and barn venues and informal wedding breakfasts, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Anna Valley often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
For event organisers in Anna Valley
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Anna Valley
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Anna Valley
Anna Valley is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Anna Valley, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Anna Valley to Southampton (20 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Anna Valley suits an outdoor reception.
We cook at weddings all over SP11 and the streets around it. From Taskers Drive, White Oak Way and Foundry Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Little Ann (1 mile south-west), Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles west) and Amport (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (8 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (1.6 miles north) and Andover Museum (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Anna Valley includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Schools near Anna Valley include John Hanson Community School (0.8 miles north) and Redrice School (1.4 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Questions from Anna Valley
Which station should guests use for Anna Valley?
Andover station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Anna Valley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Places near Anna Valley
What else we do in Anna Valley
Occasions we cook for in Anna Valley
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Anna Valley book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Andover station is about 1.4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payment is due
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Anna Valley is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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About the dishes
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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