Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Kingsmead
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Kingsmead.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Kingsmead events
Who books wedding paella catering in Kingsmead?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
St Clair's Meadow nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Kingsmead suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
- The venue requirements
- The deadline for final numbers
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Kingsmead
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. For farm and barn venues and vow renewals and civil ceremonies, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Kingsmead often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The length of service
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Nearby places to Kingsmead
What else we do in Kingsmead
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Kingsmead is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- 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
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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Kingsmead weddings: local tips
Kingsmead is about 5 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in PO17, we will come to your venue or garden. Kingsmead is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 10 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Botley station, about 4 miles west.
For wedding paella catering in PO17, we plan around your venue. Other places close to Kingsmead for wedding paella catering include Woodend (1 mile east), Mislingford (1 mile north), Shirrell Heath (1 mile west), Soberton Heath (1 mile east) and Shedfield (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (5 miles south) and Horndean (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (3.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Kingsmead include Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Local pubs include The Roebuck pub (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. 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 will quote.
What you get with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- We cover Kingsmead and the whole of Hampshire
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Questions from Kingsmead
Is Kingsmead close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Kingsmead too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We’re happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
- 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