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Wedding paella catering in Houghton, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Houghton. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Houghton
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Houghton
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it is informal wedding breakfasts and evening wedding food, we can cook table tapas, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Houghton, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What affects the price in Houghton
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Larger events usually cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or SO20 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue does not.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Houghton hosts choose us
- Fast service from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Houghton
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Houghton
Also in Houghton
Where we can cook in Houghton
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Houghton
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Planning a paella wedding in Houghton
Houghton is about 6 miles north of Romsey, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO20, we can cook for your guests. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Houghton include Mottisfont Abbey (3.2 miles south). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, about 3.8 miles south.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO20, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Kents Orchard, Houghton Farm Close and Stevens Drove or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Horsebridge (1 mile south-east), Broughton (2 miles west), Stonymarsh (3 miles south), Mottisfont (3 miles south) and Michelmersh (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles south-east), Andover (9 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south-east) and Hedge End (15 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (within half a mile north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Houghton?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Whatever you are celebrating in Houghton, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How long the team stays
- If the price includes VAT
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Houghton
How far is Houghton from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Houghton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you come to Houghton?
We do. We cook at events in Houghton and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Will there be enough food?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How the day works
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. Golden-hour photos in Houghton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Houghton, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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