Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Gilbert Street
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 makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Gilbert Street.
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Gilbert Street events
Occasions we cook for in Gilbert Street
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
Historic houses near Gilbert Street include Bentworth Hall (4.2 miles north) and Hall Place (4.7 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How bad weather is handled
About our wedding paella catering in Gilbert Street
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include barn and farm weddings and big weddings with every diet, with canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Gilbert Street, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many staff you need
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Gilbert Street 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Weddings in Gilbert Street: venues, ceremonies and travel
Gilbert Street is about 6 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO24, we can bring the pans to you. Gilbert Street is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Gilbert Street to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Red Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Gilbert Street suits an outdoor reception.
Here we cover the SO24 postcode area. Local streets include Andrew's Lane, Gilbert Street and Swelling Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Gilbert Street, we cover Ropley (1 mile south-west), Kitwood (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east) and Ropley Dean (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (11 miles west), Eastleigh (15 miles south-west), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (6 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Common questions in Gilbert Street
Do you come out to small places like Gilbert Street?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Gilbert Street close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you cater in Gilbert Street?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Gilbert Street and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Where we can cook in Gilbert Street
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Also near Gilbert Street
More for events in Gilbert Street
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Gilbert Street
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
- 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