Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Broad Oak, Hampshire
Something 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 in Broad Oak.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with mixed diets
Book wedding paella catering in Broad Oak
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
About our wedding paella catering in Broad Oak
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. We are often asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with mixed diets, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
Near Broad Oak, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Oak? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning a paella wedding in Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 4 miles west of Fleet, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Broad Oak and nearby villages. Broad Oak is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Winchfield station is about 1.8 miles away. For outdoor photos, Dogmersfield Lake is close by.
We cook at weddings all over the RG29 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Broad Oak, we also cover Odiham (1 mile south-west), North Warnborough (1 mile west), Warnborough Green (2 miles west), Winchfield (2 miles north-east) and Greywell (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles west), Farnborough (7 miles east), Fleet (4 miles east), Aldershot (7 miles east), Alton (8 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.9 miles north) and Hart Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east). Open spaces near Broad Oak include Fleet Pond Nature Reserve and Tundry Hill.
- Nearby schools include Robert May's School (1.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Waterwitch pub (less than half a mile west)
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
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How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Broad Oak, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Broad Oak questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at All Saints Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Broad Oak for guests?
Winchfield station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Who books wedding paella catering in Broad Oak?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as All Saints Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- How late numbers can change
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether VAT is included
- What happens if it rains
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broad Oak? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through 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