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Wedding Paella Catering for Cottonworth events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Cottonworth.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Cottonworth
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and food for evening guests, we can cook table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Cottonworth, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Where we can cook in Cottonworth
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
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Who books wedding paella catering in Cottonworth?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
Planning photos in Longstock Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
- How late numbers can change
- Space, access and power needs
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Cottonworth, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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What affects the price in Cottonworth
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we are needed on site
- Parking and unloading
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Cottonworth? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Cottonworth
Cottonworth is about 4 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Cottonworth, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Cottonworth to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Cottonworth, such as Church of St Mary the Less, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
For wedding paella catering in SP11, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Cottonworth for wedding paella catering include Fullerton (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile east), Wherwell (1 mile north-east), Wherwell Wood (1 mile north) and Leckford (1 mile south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (4 miles north), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south), Romsey (11 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.4 miles north) and Andover Museum (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include Abbots Mitre pub (0.8 miles east)
Questions from Cottonworth
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary the Less?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Cottonworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose live paella in Cottonworth?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why Cottonworth hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Cottonworth
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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