Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Criddlestyle events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Criddlestyle.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering for Criddlestyle events
What affects the price in Criddlestyle
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning wedding paella catering in Criddlestyle? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
How our wedding paella catering works in Criddlestyle
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and receptions after an intimate ceremony, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Criddlestyle frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
More for events in Criddlestyle
Where we can cook in Criddlestyle
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Criddlestyle
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Weddings in Criddlestyle: venues, ceremonies and travel
Criddlestyle is in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Criddlestyle, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Criddlestyle to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Criddlestyle, such as St Giles, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Criddlestyle suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Criddlestyle, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Criddlestyle, we also cover Sandy Balls (1 mile north-east), Stuckton (1 mile south), Horseport (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile south-east) and Godshill (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (15 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south), Ringwood (6 miles south) and Barton on Sea (14 miles south).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (1.2 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (0.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (0.9 miles west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Working with your venue
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Criddlestyle? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
The process
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Criddlestyle is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP6 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Criddlestyle: your questions answered
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Criddlestyle 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 much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Criddlestyle?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
- 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