Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Gosport, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Gosport and across Hampshire.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in Gosport?
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Wedding paella catering in Gosport, made fresh on the day
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and food for evening guests, serving evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Gosport have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Who books wedding paella catering in Gosport?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For guests travelling by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 2.6 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for each dish
Gosport: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Gosport?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Gosport close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning a paella wedding in Gosport
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Gosport and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Gosport to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mark often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Emer Bog and Baddesley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Gosport suits an outdoor reception.
For wedding paella catering in SO51, we plan around your venue and your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). The countryside around Gosport includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Schools near Gosport include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (within half a mile north-east)
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Gosport is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How many staff you need
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Before you choose a spot
We will be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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