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Wedding paella catering in Awbridge, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Awbridge: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in Awbridge
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding paella catering in Awbridge, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and weddings in a marquee or garden.
Near Awbridge, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
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Questions from Awbridge
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Awbridge?
Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 1.5 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Awbridge, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO51 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Awbridge
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Awbridge
Awbridge is about 3 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Awbridge. Awbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Awbridge to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Awbridge include Mottisfont Abbey (2 miles north) and Landford Manor (4.4 miles south-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Romsey Road, Spring Field and Danes Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Carter's Clay (1 mile north-west), Kimbridge (1 mile north-east), Dunbridge (1 mile north), Timsbury (2 miles north-east) and Mottisfont (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles east) and Hedge End (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Community Hospital (3 miles south-east) and King Johns House (2.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Awbridge includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Awbridge include Stanbridge Earls School (1 mile south-east) and Embley (1.9 miles south)
Who books wedding paella catering in Awbridge?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For outdoor photos, Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is close by, and the countryside around Awbridge suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
- 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