Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Broadgate
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Broadgate. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Broadgate
FAQs for Broadgate
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mark?
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.
Is Broadgate too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Broadgate?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How our wedding paella catering works in Broadgate
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s informal wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Rural weddings around Broadgate have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Broadgate at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella 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 plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Connect us with your coordinator
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Paella compared with other options
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Broadgate?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever you are celebrating in Broadgate, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Flexford Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before booking anyone
- The venue requirements
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- What the price includes, item by item
- How long the team stays
Where we can cook in Broadgate
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Weddings in Broadgate: venues, ceremonies and travel
Broadgate is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Broadgate or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Broadgate to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Broadgate, such as Church of St Mark, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, about 1.8 miles south-east.
Wedding paella catering in SO51 is planned around your venue. From Hook Road, Broadgate Farm and Woodlea Way or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Knapp (1 mile north-west), Ampfield (1 mile west), Gosport (1 mile west), Crampmoor (2 miles west) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (4 miles south-east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Broadgate include Thornden School (2.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Public House (0.9 miles west)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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