Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Bashley, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Bashley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Bashley
Which station should guests use for Bashley?
New Milton station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Bashley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you come to Bashley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Bashley is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Wedding paella catering in Bashley, cooked live
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include sharing-style wedding meals and food for evening guests, with canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bashley, 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 the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Events we cater in Bashley
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
In Bashley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. 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 Bashley at midsummer come around 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.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Other catering in Bashley
Getting married in Bashley?
Bashley is in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the BH25 area, we can cook for your guests. Bashley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Bashley to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Milford on Sea LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (3.9 miles north-west). 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 5 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.
This part of Hampshire takes in BH25. Your wedding could be at a home on St Johns Road, Ossemsley South Drive and Bashley Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ossemsley (1 mile north-west), Wootton (1 mile north-west), Ashley (1 mile south-east), Tiptoe (1 mile east) and Mead End (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (7 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Lymington New Forest Hospital (5 miles east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Bashley includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Bashley include Tiptoe Primary School (1 mile east) and The Arnewood School (1.7 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (0.7 miles north)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Bashley
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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