Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Durford Wood. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering in Durford Wood
About our wedding paella catering in Durford Wood
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Durford Wood have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Put us in touch with your venue
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Occasions we cook for in Durford Wood
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Durford Wood:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
If you are marrying at a church near Durford Wood, such as Church of St Mary, 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.
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Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Durford Wood weddings: local tips
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Weddings in Durford Wood are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Durford Wood to Guildford (20 miles away).
Liss Riverside Railway Walk South nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, Liss station is about 1 mile away. With the South Downs National Park within about 3 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across GU33 and GU31. Local streets include Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Durford Wood, we also cover West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Pubs nearby include Whistle Stop pub (0.9 miles north)
What wedding paella catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Durford Wood: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Durford Wood?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cover Durford Wood?
Yes, we do. Durford Wood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. In Durford Wood, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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