Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Fisher's Pond
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Fisher's Pond. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Fisher's Pond events
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Fisher's Pond, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
How our wedding paella catering works in Fisher's Pond
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater evening food for extra guests and garden and marquee weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Fisher's Pond frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Fisher's Pond
Which station should guests use for Fisher's Pond?
Eastleigh station, about 2.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Is Fisher's Pond too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Fisher's Pond.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will talk you through it.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Fisher's Pond hosts choose us
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See How we price Or The cost guide.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Also near Fisher's Pond
What else we do in Fisher's Pond
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
DIY paella versus live catering
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against 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.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Getting married in Fisher's Pond?
Fisher's Pond is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Fisher's Pond, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Fisher's Pond. Fisher's Pond is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Eastleigh station, about 2.3 miles south-west. Shawford Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Fisher's Pond suits an outdoor reception.
We cater weddings across the SO50 postcode area and the streets around it. For weddings just outside Fisher's Pond, we cover Nob's Crook (1 mile north-west), Crowdhill (1 mile south), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west) and Lord's Wood (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Moorgreen Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fisher's Pond include Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Fox & Hounds pub (0.8 miles south)
What affects the price in Fisher's Pond
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
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.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or SO50 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through 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