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Wedding Paella Catering in Hillstreet
Looking for wedding paella catering in Hillstreet? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Hillstreet
Perfect for your wedding in Hillstreet
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
If you are marrying at a church near Hillstreet, such as St Anne's, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hillstreet
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Near Hillstreet, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
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Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Hillstreet
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Anne's?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Weddings in Hillstreet: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hillstreet is about 2 miles north of Totton, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Hillstreet, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Totton station, about 2.3 miles south-east. Testwood Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Hillstreet, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of SO40 and the streets around it. Other places close to Hillstreet for wedding paella catering include Ower (1 mile west), Wigley (1 mile north-west), Totton (2 miles south), Winsor (2 miles south-west) and Netley Marsh (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (6 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (13 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Extra (2.4 miles north) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
For event organisers in Hillstreet
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Enquire early for peak dates
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
What affects the price in Hillstreet
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How many courses
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
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.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In Hillstreet, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, 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.
- 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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