Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Calshot, Hampshire
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 Calshot.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Calshot
Wedding paella catering in Calshot, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. For destination-style celebrations at home and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Calshot often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Calshot?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Calshot and Hampshire:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening food for extra guests
Couples marrying at local churches such as St George frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What happens if it rains
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Calshot is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Calshot, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Calshot questions
Which station should guests use for Calshot?
Hamble station, about 4.1 miles north of the centre.
Is Calshot too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cover Calshot?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Calshot is within our area. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Calshot
What else we do in Calshot
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- The length of service
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Planning a paella wedding in Calshot
Calshot is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Calshot, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Calshot. Calshot is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Calshot to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Mercury Marshes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Calshot suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Calshot, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over SO45. Whether your wedding is on Bus Drove, Elmfield Lane and Tristan Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Other places close to Calshot for wedding paella catering include Hillhead (1 mile south-east), Sprat's Down (1 mile west), Stanswood (1 mile south-west), Stonehills (1 mile north-west) and Ashlett (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (6 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles north-east) and Totton (11 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Calshot Castle (1.1 miles north-east) and Coldeast (4.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- 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