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Wedding paella catering in Broughton, Hampshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Broughton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering for Broughton events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Broughton
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Broughton, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Occasions we cook for in Broughton
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 4.3 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- How bad weather is handled
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a summer wedding in Broughton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s 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 and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
Weddings in Broughton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Broughton is about 8 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Broughton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Broughton. Broughton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Broughton to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Broughton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.9 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in SO20, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Greyhound Mews and Plough Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Broughton for wedding paella catering include Houghton (2 miles east), Horsebridge (3 miles south-east), Mottisfont (4 miles south), Stonymarsh (4 miles south-east) and Lockerley (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (11 miles east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north-east), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Tally Ho Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The courses you’d like
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Towns and villages near Broughton
Also in Broughton
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Questions from Broughton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Broughton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
- 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