Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Battramsley, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Battramsley: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Battramsley
How our wedding paella catering works in Battramsley
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We are often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and garden and marquee weddings, serving table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Battramsley, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: 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.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Battramsley at midsummer come around 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.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Battramsley, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Perfect for your wedding in Battramsley
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Sway station, about 2 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
Questions from Battramsley
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
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, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
For event organisers in Battramsley
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- We cover Battramsley and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Battramsley
Battramsley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO41, we can bring the pans to you. Battramsley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Battramsley to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
Boldre Foreshore nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are marrying at a church near Battramsley, such as Church of St John, 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. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Battramsley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the SO41 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Battramsley for wedding paella catering include Sandy Down (1 mile north), Boldre (1 mile south-east), Mount Pleasant (1 mile south-west), Warborne (1 mile south-east) and Pilley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Totton (9 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (9 miles north-east), New Milton (5 miles south-west) and Ringwood (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Battramsley includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Nearby schools include Southlands School (1.4 miles south-east) and Priestlands School (2.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hobler Public House (under half a mile north-west)
Nearby places to Battramsley
Other catering in Battramsley
Before you choose a spot
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
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 everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and time of the event
- Which courses you have in mind
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or SO41 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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