Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ashurst Bridge
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Ashurst Bridge: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering near Ashurst Bridge
About our wedding paella catering in Ashurst Bridge
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. For parties after a register office wedding and weddings with a Spanish theme, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ashurst Bridge, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ashurst Bridge?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ashurst Bridge:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Testwood Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ashurst Bridge suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and deposit
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The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Ashurst Bridge 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 check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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What affects the price in Ashurst Bridge
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The number of people
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Common questions in Ashurst Bridge
Which station should guests use for Ashurst Bridge?
Totton station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashurst Bridge
Ashurst Bridge is about 1 mile south-west of Totton, in Hampshire. Weddings in Ashurst Bridge are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Matthew often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Historic houses near Ashurst Bridge include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.8 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.9 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
For wedding paella catering in SO40, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Ashurst Bridge, we also cover Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north-east), Hounsdown (1 mile south-east), Woodlands (1 mile south-west) and Winsor (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south) and National Dairy Museum (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Ashurst Bridge includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north-west)
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.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. 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