Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Damerham, 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 Damerham.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Damerham events
Wedding paella catering in Damerham, made fresh on the day
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We’re frequently asked to cater farm and barn venues and evening food for extra guests, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Damerham, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Damerham, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Damerham weddings: local tips
Damerham is in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Damerham will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Damerham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St George frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, Green Close and Mill End. Other places close to Damerham for wedding paella catering include Sandleheath (1 mile south-east), Rockbourne (2 miles north), Broxhill (2 miles south), Ashford (2 miles south-east) and Alderholt (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (15 miles east), New Milton (15 miles south-east), Ringwood (7 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (3 miles east), St Leonards (8 miles south) and Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Museum (2.9 miles east) and Cranborne Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-west).
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Damerham
Is Damerham too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St George?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Damerham
- Real theatre, not just catering
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Damerham
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Places near Damerham
Other catering in Damerham
For event organisers in Damerham
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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.
Occasions we cook for in Damerham
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Damerham:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Historic houses near Damerham include Breamore House (3.5 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- 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