Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Hedge End
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Hedge End and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Hedge End
Wedding paella catering in Hedge End, made fresh on the day
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We cook table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and destination-style celebrations at home.
Couples in Hedge End frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella fits that style. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
For event organisers in Hedge End
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
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Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space when you contact us. In general, we need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Enquire early for peak dates
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Hedge End 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hedge End
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SO30 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests travelling by train, Hedge End station is about 1.2 miles away. For outdoor photos, Netley Common is close by. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Here we cover the SO30 and SO31 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court. You will find Hedge End on the A334 and B3033, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For weddings just outside Hedge End, we cover Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Hedge End include Wildern School (under half a mile north) and Wildern School (less than half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
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.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Hedge End
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Hedge End from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Do you cater in Hedge End?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Hedge End and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
- 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