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Wedding paella catering in Frogham, Hampshire
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Frogham.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering for Frogham events
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
How our wedding paella catering works in Frogham
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We are often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Frogham frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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Step by step
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. In Frogham, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Frogham
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Common questions in Frogham
Is Frogham too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Frogham weddings: local tips
Frogham is in Hampshire. For a wedding in Frogham, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Frogham. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Blashford Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you are marrying at a church near Frogham, such as Church of the Holy Ascension, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Frogham, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Blissford Hill, Abbots Well Road and Frogham Hill, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Frogham for wedding paella catering include Blissford (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile south-west), Hungerford (1 mile south-west), Stuckton (1 mile west) and North Gorley (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south), Ringwood (5 miles south) and Barton on Sea (13 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (2 miles north). The countryside around Frogham includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2 miles north-west)
Events we cater in Frogham
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (4 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- What happens if it rains
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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