Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Hyde, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Hyde. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
Live wedding paella catering in Hyde
What affects the price in Hyde
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
- Timings and hours
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hyde
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. We are frequently asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and blessings and vow renewals, with a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Hyde, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Hyde?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Hyde hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Nearby places to Hyde
Also in Hyde
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Hyde questions
Do you come out to small places like Hyde?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Occasions we cook for in Hyde
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- When payment is due
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. In Hyde, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us a contact for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Hyde? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hyde
Hyde is in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Hyde, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Hyde to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Hyde, such as Church of the Holy Ascension, 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. Historic houses near Hyde include Breamore House (4.4 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hyde, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the SP6 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Gorley Lynch and Hyde Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Hungerford (1 mile west), Frogham (1 mile north-east), North Gorley (1 mile west), Blissford (1 mile north-east) and Stuckton (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south).
A little further out are Godshill Castle Hill (2.5 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north-west)
Should I cook it myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- 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