Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Cowplain, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Cowplain: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Cowplain
Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Cowplain is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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About our wedding paella catering in Cowplain
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it is evening wedding food and farm and barn venues, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
In Cowplain, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Count day and evening guests separately
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Getting married in Cowplain?
Cowplain is about 1 mile south-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO8, we will come to your venue or garden. Cowplain is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Windmill Hill is close by. If you are marrying at a church near Cowplain, such as The Hart Plain Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the PO8 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Milton Road, King's Road and London Road. Close by, we cover weddings in Hart Plain (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile south), Soake (1 mile west), Furzeley Corner (2 miles west) and Purbrook (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south-west), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Havant Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Cowplain include The Cowplain School (under half a mile south)
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Also in Cowplain
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
FAQs for Cowplain
Is Cowplain close to London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at The Hart Plain Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Why choose live paella in Cowplain?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Cowplain hosts choose us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Expected numbers
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in Cowplain
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, about 3 miles east.
What your quote should include
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- 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