Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Hythe, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hythe and across Hampshire.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Book wedding paella catering in Hythe
Occasions we cook for in Hythe
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Big weddings with every diet
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.3 miles north.
Before booking anyone
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
- When final numbers are due
How our wedding paella catering works in Hythe
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. We’re often asked to cater farm and barn venues and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Couples in Hythe frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella fits that style. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Put us in touch with your venue
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Getting married in Hythe?
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SO45 area, we can cook for your guests. Hythe is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook.
Nearby historic houses include Medieval Merchant's House (2.6 miles north) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s 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 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in SO45, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Hythe for wedding paella catering include Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Common questions in Hythe
What’s the nearest station to Hythe for guests?
The closest is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St John: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Which courses you have in mind
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What you get with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hythe
What else we do in Hythe
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Hythe, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
- 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