Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Bidden events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bidden: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Bidden
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Whether you need crockery
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How our wedding paella catering works in Bidden
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and big weddings with every diet, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Bidden, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Questions from Bidden
Is Bidden too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Bidden close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Getting married in Bidden?
Bidden is about 4 miles south of Hook, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Bidden, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Bidden is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Bidden, 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. Put the station on your invitation: Hook station is about 3.6 miles away.
For wedding paella catering in RG25, we plan around your venue. From Bidden Road, Elder Dell and Meadowside or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Bidden for wedding paella catering include Little Hoddington (1 mile west), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Long Sutton (2 miles east), Greywell (2 miles north-east) and Up Nately (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gliding Heritage Centre (3.4 miles south-west) and Odiham Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are The Mill Field and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile west)
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, generally timed after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
More for events in Bidden
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Bidden at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Who books wedding paella catering in Bidden?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Bidden, people book us for events such as:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The venue requirements
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
- 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