Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Ashurst, Hampshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Ashurst? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Ashurst
Wedding paella catering in Ashurst, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and farm and barn venues, with Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Ashurst often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We usually set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Ashurst 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Ashurst
Other catering in Ashurst
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Weddings in Ashurst: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ashurst is about 2 miles south of Totton, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Ashurst, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Ashurst. Ashurst is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Testwood Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Ashurst suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Ashurst New Forest station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Ashurst, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in SO40 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Ash Grove, Cecil Avenue and Dene Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Colbury (1 mile east), Lyndhurst (3 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (5 miles south) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ashurst Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and National Dairy Museum (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Ashurst?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Ashurst, such as Colbury Christ 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 it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Timings and hours
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Common questions in Ashurst
Which station should guests use for Ashurst?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Live paella or other catering?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
- 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