Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Bridgemary
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bridgemary: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering near Bridgemary
Wedding paella catering in Bridgemary, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal. For weddings with a Spanish theme and barn and farm weddings, we can cook table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
In Bridgemary, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Bridgemary weddings: local tips
Bridgemary is about 1 mile north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Bridgemary, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Bridgemary is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west. For outdoor photos, West of the River Alver is close by, and the countryside around Bridgemary suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in PO13 and PO12 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Camp Road, Copse Lane and Agnew Road. For weddings just outside Bridgemary, we cover Rowner (1 mile north-west), Peel Common (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east), Crofton (1 mile west) and Gosport (1 mile south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Search (2.6 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Bridgemary include Bridgemary School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Green Dragon pub (0.5 miles south)
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Perfect for your wedding in Bridgemary
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Barn and farm weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Matthew's frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The deadline for final numbers
- How each diet is kept separate
Places near Bridgemary
More for events in Bridgemary
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Bridgemary: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Bridgemary?
Fareham station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Matthew's?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What space do you need to cook?
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.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Bridgemary is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
- 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