Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Conford, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Conford. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Evening wedding food
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Conford?
Weddings in Conford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Conford is about 2 miles south-east of Bordon, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Conford, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Conford to Guildford (15 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Liphook station is about 1.8 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Conford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across GU30. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Passfield (1 mile north-west), Weavers Down (1 mile south), Liphook (1 mile south-east), Longmoor (2 miles south-west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles north), Fleet (13 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south-west), Aldershot (11 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Conford include Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Conford include Bohunt School (1.3 miles south-east)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Conford
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s civil partnerships and vow renewals and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
Near Conford, weddings are frequently 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. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What else we do in Conford
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Conford
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Conford 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.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
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 make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Golden-hour photos in Conford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send 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.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Events we cater in Conford
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Conford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by, and the countryside around Conford suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- The venue requirements
- If the price includes VAT
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- 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