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Wedding Paella Catering in Fareham Common
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Fareham Common: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Fareham Common events
Wedding paella catering in Fareham Common, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include vow renewals and civil ceremonies and garden and marquee weddings, with canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
In Fareham Common, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Fareham Common?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- When payment is due
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The wet-weather plan
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Fareham Common at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Fareham Common
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Fareham Common: your questions answered
Can you cook near the sea around Fareham Common?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cover Fareham Common?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Fareham Common is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Fareham Common weddings: local tips
Fareham Common is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in Fareham Common. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Portsdown Hill is close by. Put the station on your invitation: Fareham station is about 0.8 miles away. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO16 and PO14, we can cook for your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Bath Lane, Osborn Road and High Street or the roads around them. Fareham Common is on the A32, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. Other places close to Fareham Common for wedding paella catering include Wallington (1 mile north-east), Fareham (1 mile west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (3 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (2.8 miles east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (2.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harrison Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Cams Hill School (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Hotel (within half a mile south)
For event organisers in Fareham Common
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
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Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Real theatre, not just catering
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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