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Wedding paella catering in Hoe Gate, Hampshire
Paella 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 Hoe Gate.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering in Hoe Gate
Getting married in Hoe Gate?
Hoe Gate is about 4 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hoe Gate or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hoe Gate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Hoe Gate, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. St Clair's Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. For weddings just outside Hoe Gate, we cover Southend (1 mile north-west), Hipley (1 mile south), Worlds End (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile west) and Soberton Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (6 miles south-east), Eastleigh (11 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (4 miles east).
A little further out are Knowle Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
Wedding paella catering in Hoe Gate, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. Typical bookings include weddings with a Spanish theme and garden and marquee weddings, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Hoe Gate often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
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Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Count day and evening guests separately
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Hoe Gate
Is Hoe Gate close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Hoe Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Hoe Gate?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Hoe Gate hosts choose us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. In Hoe Gate, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hoe Gate? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in Hoe Gate?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Marquee and garden weddings
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Portchester station, about 4.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- Space, access and power needs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
What affects the price in Hoe Gate
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Distance and access to the venue
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Where the event is
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hoe Gate, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
- 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