Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Bar End, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Bar End and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Book wedding paella catering in Bar End
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
How our wedding paella catering works in Bar End
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Popular choices include canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re often booked for big weddings with every diet and food for evening guests.
Rural weddings around Bar End have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Weddings in Bar End: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bar End is about 1 mile south-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Bar End or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Bar End is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Bar End to Southampton (10 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Twyford Down is close by, and the countryside around Bar End suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in St. Cross Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For wedding paella catering in SO23 and SO21, we plan around your venue. Local streets include Vale Road, Domum Road and Portal Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. With the A31 close by, Bar End is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Bar End for wedding paella catering include Highcliffe (1 mile north-east), Winchester (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north) and Stanmore (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.6 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile north-west). The countryside around Bar End includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Leigh House Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.3 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile north-west)
The process
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Bar End, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send 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.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bar End
How far is Bar End from London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Bar End?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Bar End.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Who books wedding paella catering in Bar End?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
In Bar End and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.2 miles north-west.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- Whether VAT is included
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
- 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