Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in High Cross, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in High Cross and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in High Cross
Wedding paella catering in High Cross, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Whether it’s blessings and vow renewals and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near High Cross, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Planning a paella wedding in High Cross
High Cross is about 3 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in High Cross, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 2.6 miles away. If you are marrying at a church near High Cross, such as Church of St Peter, 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. The South Downs National Park is within about 3 miles of High Cross, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in GU32 is planned around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on High Cross Lane, Dellfield and Deans Dell or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Froxfield Green (1 mile south-west), Oakshott (2 miles north-east), Langrish (2 miles south), Stroud (2 miles south) and Steep (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south) and Petersfield (3 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Petersfield Community Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Bear Museum (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near High Cross include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
FAQs for High Cross
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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 generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to High Cross for guests?
Petersfield station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Do you cater in High Cross?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in High Cross and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Occasions we cook for in High Cross
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Wheatham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around High Cross suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Step by step
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in High Cross, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- 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 clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria and bar staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Where we can cook in High Cross
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Places near High Cross
Also in High Cross
- 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