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Wedding paella catering in Highcliffe, Hampshire
Looking for wedding paella catering in Highcliffe? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
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Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Choose pan-side or table service
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Highcliffe
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it’s big weddings with every diet and blessings and vow renewals, we can cook Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella and more.
For a smaller place like Highcliffe, a garden or farm wedding is often the dream. We need level ground and access. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Highcliffe
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why choose wedding paella catering in Highcliffe?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In Highcliffe and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you are marrying at a church near Highcliffe, such as All Saints, 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.
Comparing caterers
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Highcliffe weddings: local tips
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Highcliffe to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in St. Cross Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Winchester station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Anywhere in SO23, SO21 and SO20, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Your wedding could be at a home on Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road or the roads around them. With the M3 and A31 close by, Highcliffe is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover weddings in Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (less than half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (within half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Heart in Hand pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Highcliffe
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Organising a club, school or community event in Highcliffe? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Highcliffe questions
What’s the nearest station to Highcliffe for guests?
The closest is Winchester station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How far is Highcliffe from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
How it works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, sunset in Highcliffe is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Highcliffe, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- 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