Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Holbury
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Holbury. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Holbury
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served straight away. We time it around your speeches and photos. For blessings and vow renewals and rustic barn weddings, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts and more.
In Holbury, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Where we can cook in Holbury
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Towns and villages near Holbury
What else we do in Holbury
Holbury questions
Can you cook near the sea around Holbury?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at The Good Shepherd: 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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Put us in touch with your venue
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
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 Holbury, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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For event organisers in Holbury
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Holbury?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east.
Before you book anyone
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Holbury weddings: local tips
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. Across the SO45 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Mercury Marshes is close by, and the countryside around Holbury suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Good Shepherd frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across SO45 and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close or the roads around them. Other places close to Holbury for wedding paella catering include Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Holbury include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
- 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