Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Ibsley
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Ibsley and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Ibsley events
How our wedding paella catering works in Ibsley
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella, and we’re often booked for barn and farm weddings and evening food for extra guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Ibsley, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Weddings in Ibsley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Ibsley will be, and we will plan access and set-up. Ibsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Ibsley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Martins often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). The countryside around Ibsley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local pubs include The Old Beams Inn (under half a mile west)
What we need at the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
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Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Why choose live paella in Ibsley?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What you get with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Ibsley and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Common questions in Ibsley
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Ibsley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ibsley.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Occasions we cook for in Ibsley
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
In Ibsley and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
For event organisers in Ibsley
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Ibsley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- 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