Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Frostlane, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Frostlane and the surrounding area.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
Live wedding paella catering in Frostlane
Wedding paella catering in Frostlane, made fresh on the day
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. We cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
Near Frostlane, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
What affects the price in Frostlane
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
What else we do in Frostlane
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Frostlane and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Frostlane
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Frostlane will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Frostlane is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook.
For outdoor photos, Mercury Marshes is close by. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Netley station, about 2.5 miles north-east. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Frostlane, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in SO45, we plan around your venue and timings. Other places close to Frostlane for wedding paella catering include Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Frostlane at midsummer come around 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SO45 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Frostlane
Do you come out to small places like Frostlane?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at St Anne: can you cater afterwards?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you are not sure.
Events we cater in Frostlane
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Frostlane, people book us for events such as:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (3.1 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (3.2 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How each diet is kept separate
- Payment terms and deposit
- 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