Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Haslar events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Haslar.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Haslar events
About our wedding paella catering in Haslar
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Haslar have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air 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, with no surprises on the day.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Weddings in Haslar: venues, ceremonies and travel
Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO12 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Haslar to Southampton (15 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Haslar, such as St Francis, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, West of the River Alver is close by. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the PO12 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include St Vincent College (1.4 miles north) and Bay House School (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Fighting Cocks pub (within half a mile north-west)
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Where the event is
- Your date and when you want to eat
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Haslar?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Haslar
Do you come out to small places like Haslar?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Haslar close to London?
About 67 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
How it works
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. Golden-hour photos in Haslar at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for 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
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Haslar? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
We’ll be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Also near Haslar
Other catering in Haslar
- 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