Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Freefolk, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Freefolk.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening wedding food
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Freefolk?
About our wedding paella catering in Freefolk
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For weddings with a Spanish theme and weddings in a marquee or garden, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Freefolk have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Freefolk
Freefolk is about 8 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Freefolk, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Freefolk is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Freefolk to Reading (about 20 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Here we cover the RG28 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on London Road and Priory Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Freefolk, we also cover Wells-in-the-Field (1 mile west), Whitchurch (1 mile west), Cole Henley (2 miles north-west), Firgo (3 miles south-west) and Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south), Andover (8 miles west), Tadley (11 miles north-east), Hook (15 miles east) and Hyde (12 miles south).
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Freefolk
Which station should guests use for Freefolk?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
How far is Freefolk from London?
Roughly 55 miles from the centre of London.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Put us in touch with your venue
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Freefolk is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- 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 live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Before you choose a spot
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Events we cater in Freefolk
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Freefolk and Hampshire:
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- What happens if it rains
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Places near Freefolk
Also in Freefolk
- 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