Portsmouth · England
Wedding paella catering in Farlington, Portsmouth
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Farlington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering near Farlington
Wedding paella catering in Farlington, made fresh on the day
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and weddings in a marquee or garden.
A farm or garden wedding near Farlington suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
- Location
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quotes
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- How many courses
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Farlington hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Catering across Portsmouth, including Farlington
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Planning a paella wedding in Farlington
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Farlington and the surrounding area. We cater in 19 places in Portsmouth. We cook right across the region, from Farlington to Southampton (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Farlington include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, Cosham station is about 1.5 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 PO6, PO9 and PO7, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Farlington, we cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Farlington includes Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find New Inn (0.7 miles west)
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. In Farlington, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Farlington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Count day and evening guests separately
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
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Questions from Farlington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Farlington for guests?
The closest is Cosham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cook indoors?
Normally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Events we cater in Farlington
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Southmoor Nature Reserve nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- 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