Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Exton, Hampshire
Planning wedding paella catering in Exton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
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How our wedding paella catering works in Exton
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. For evening wedding food and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Exton often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why Exton hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Drinks service on request
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Getting married in Exton?
Exton is about 7 miles north-west of Horndean, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Exton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Beacon Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Exton suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Church Lane and Beacon Hill Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Corhampton (1 mile south), Meonstoke (1 mile south), Brockbridge (1 mile south), Droxford (2 miles south) and Soberton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (10 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local pubs include The Shoe Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Nearby places to Exton
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Exton questions
How far is Exton from London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Exton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Step by step
Here’s how the day normally runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Exton, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
For event organisers in Exton
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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