Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Bagmore, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Bagmore. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering near Bagmore
Wedding paella catering in Bagmore, made fresh on the day
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and barn and farm weddings.
Rural weddings around Bagmore have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Occasions we cook for in Bagmore
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bagmore, people book us for occasions like:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit and payment dates
- What happens if it rains
- If the price includes VAT
What affects the price in Bagmore
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many courses
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bagmore? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. 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 booking.
Why Bagmore hosts choose us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Bagmore
Bagmore is about 5 miles north-west of Alton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Bagmore to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bagmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Bagmore to Reading (18 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Hall Place (3 miles south) and Bentworth Hall (3.5 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you are marrying at a church near Bagmore, such as Church of St. Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in RG25, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Southrope (1 mile east), Burkham (1 mile south-west), Shalden Green (2 miles east), Bradley (3 miles south-west) and Bentworth (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north-east), Aldershot (13 miles east) and Alton (5 miles south-east).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (4.9 miles south-east) and Gliding Heritage Centre (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Bagmore includes Farleigh Hill.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bagmore
Do you come out to small places like Bagmore?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Bagmore for guests?
Alton station, about 4.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will make a plan B with you.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you don’t have to.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Bagmore
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Other catering in Bagmore
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Bagmore is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
- 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