Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Easton, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Easton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Easton
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Wedding paella catering in Easton, cooked live
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Whether it is big weddings with every diet and rustic barn weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
Near Easton, weddings are often 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. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Where we can cook in Easton
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Easton
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Easton
Easton is about 3 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Easton, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Winchester station, about 2.4 miles south-west. If you’re marrying at a church near Easton, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Here we cover the SO21 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Easton Lane, Malthouse Close and Chapel Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Abbots Worthy (1 mile north-west), Martyr Worthy (1 mile north-east), Kings Worthy (1 mile west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles east) and Winnall (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (14 miles north-east), Winchester (3 miles south-west), Eastleigh (9 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (15 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Wolvesey Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Easton include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Catering for every guest
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Who books wedding paella catering in Easton?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with mixed diets
Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- Space, access and power needs
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Easton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Easton
Do you come out to small places like Easton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How far is Easton from London?
About 58 miles from central London.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
What if the timings change?
We plan for it. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it is served at its best.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. 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 book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Easton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Towns and villages near Easton
Other catering in Easton
- 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