Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Isington, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Isington.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
Planning an event in Isington?
How our wedding paella catering works in Isington
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. For weddings in a marquee or garden and farm and barn venues, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Isington have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Also near Isington
What else we do in Isington
Who books wedding paella catering in Isington?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you are marrying at a church near Isington, such as Church of the Holy Cross, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Dietary needs and planning tips
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 when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Isington
Isington is about 4 miles north-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Isington, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Isington is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 14 miles away.
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 0.8 miles away. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in GU34, we plan around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Binsted (1 mile south), Blacknest (1 mile east), Bentley (1 mile north-east), Bucks Horn Oak (2 miles east) and Frithend (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (11 miles north-west), Farnborough (10 miles north-east), Fleet (7 miles north), Aldershot (7 miles north-east), Alton (4 miles south-west) and Petersfield (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (5 miles south) and Barley Pound (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Farnham Heath and Holybourne Hill.
- Local pubs include The Star Inn (1 mile north-east)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
The process
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Golden-hour photos in Isington at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning help
Where we can cook in Isington
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Isington
Is Isington close to London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- How many courses
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Timings and hours
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Planning wedding paella catering in Isington? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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