Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Ellingham, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Ellingham. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Ellingham events
Wedding paella catering in Ellingham, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and weddings with lots of dietary needs, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
Near Ellingham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Ellingham questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary and All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Do you cater in Ellingham?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Ellingham and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Ellingham weddings: local tips
Ellingham is in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Ellingham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Ellingham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Ellingham to Southampton (18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary and All Saints often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in BH24 is planned around your venue. Other places close to Ellingham for wedding paella catering include Blashford (1 mile south-east), Ibsley (1 mile north-east), Rockford (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north) and Mockbeggar (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (10 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (0.9 miles north)
What happens on the day
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. For a summer wedding in Ellingham, 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’s dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Ellingham? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Ellingham hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- No hidden extras in your quote
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
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For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Put us in touch with your venue
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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