Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Blendworth events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Blendworth.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Blendworth
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Blendworth, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Blendworth
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Blendworth often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Blendworth
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why book with us
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Blendworth
Which station should guests use for Blendworth?
The closest is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Towns and villages near Blendworth
More for events in Blendworth
For event organisers in Blendworth
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Blendworth? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Perfect for your wedding in Blendworth
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Nearby historic houses include Uppark (4.8 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and deposit
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Weddings in Blendworth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Blendworth is about 1 mile north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Blendworth will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Blendworth to Southampton (18 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 2.1 miles south-east. For outdoor photos, Windmill Hill is close by, and the countryside around Blendworth suits an outdoor reception. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over PO8. If your venue is just outside Blendworth, we also cover Chalton (2 miles north-east), Forestside (3 miles east), West Marden (4 miles east), Buriton (4 miles north) and Weston (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (11 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south), Fareham (10 miles south-west), Hedge End (14 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles south-west) and Petersfield (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Blendworth include Windmill Hill.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Technology College (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Ship & Bell pub (within half a mile south-west)
- 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