Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Fareham events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Fareham? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Food for evening guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Fareham
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Fareham is about 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Fareham
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We are frequently asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and food for evening guests, serving Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Couples in Fareham often keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella fits that style. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Also in Fareham
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
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 be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Fareham
Fareham is about 10 miles south-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Fareham to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Fareham is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Fareham to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Fareham has its own station, Fareham station. If you are marrying at a church near Fareham, such as St John The Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across PO16, PO14, PO15 and SO31 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Delme Square, High Street and Brookmeadow, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. With the A27 and A32 close by, Fareham is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Fareham Common (1 mile east), Wallington (1 mile east), North Fareham (1 mile north-east), Peel Common (2 miles south) and Welborne (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (4 miles south-east), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east) and Totton (14 miles west). Fareham is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with plenty of venues for weddings.
Other landmarks nearby include Carron Row Farm Museum (1.7 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (2 miles north). The countryside around Fareham includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Fareham Academy (0.5 miles south) and Wykeham House School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Lord Arthur Lee pub (0.7 miles east)
Common questions in Fareham
Which station should guests use for Fareham?
Fareham has its own station: Fareham station.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John The Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Where we can cook in Fareham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Events we cater in Fareham
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Portsdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Fareham hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Hampshire, including Fareham
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The address or venue name
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
- 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