Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Fox
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Fox and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
- Garden and marquee weddings
Planning an event in Fox?
About the dishes
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Fox
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and garden and marquee weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Fox frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Places near Fox
Other catering in Fox
Fox weddings: local tips
Fox is about 5 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Fox to Southampton (21 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Grateley station is about 2.1 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the SP11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Amport (1 mile north-east), Monxton (1 mile north-east), Abbotts Ann (2 miles east), Kentsboro (2 miles south) and Little Ann (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles east), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fox include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Fox is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in Fox
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Fox, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Food for evening guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Quarley Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Fox suits an outdoor reception.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How long the team stays
- Allergen information for each dish
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What affects the price in Fox
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Whether you need crockery
- The number of people
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Expected numbers
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Fox
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
FAQs for Fox
What’s the nearest station to Fox for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Fox close to London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
- 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