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Wedding Paella Catering for Droxford events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Droxford and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Planning an event in Droxford?
Wedding paella catering in Droxford, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we are frequently booked for evening wedding food and parties after a register office wedding.
Near Droxford, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Occasions we cook for in Droxford
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Droxford and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Sharing-style wedding meals
St Clair's Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Droxford suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Droxford
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Nearby places to Droxford
Other catering in Droxford
Droxford: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Mary and All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Droxford from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Droxford?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. Golden-hour photos in Droxford at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Give us your final numbers and diets
How to get a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, usually timed after the first dance.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Droxford
Droxford is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Droxford to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Droxford, such as Church of St Mary and All Saints, 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’s ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in SO32 is planned around your venue. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Union Lane and The Park or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Droxford, we cover Brockbridge (1 mile north-east), Meonstoke (1 mile north-east), Soberton (1 mile south), Corhampton (1 mile north) and Exton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (9 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Beacon Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Nearby, you will find The Bakers Arms (within half a mile east)
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Droxford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
- 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