Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Kitwood
Planning wedding paella catering in Kitwood? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Kitwood
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Kitwood
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
About our wedding paella catering in Kitwood
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and receptions after an intimate ceremony, serving a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Kitwood, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Kitwood weddings: local tips
Kitwood is about 5 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Kitwood will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Kitwood to Southampton (19 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Red Hill is close by. If you’re marrying at a church near Kitwood, such as Church of the Good Shepherd, 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 it is ready as guests arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in SO24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Other places close to Kitwood for wedding paella catering include Gilbert Street (1 mile south-west), Charlwood (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile west), Monkwood (2 miles south) and Ropley (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (12 miles north), Winchester (12 miles west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Horndean (13 miles south), Alton (5 miles north-east) and Waterlooville (14 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Barton Castle (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. 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.
What wedding paella catering costs
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Nearby places to Kitwood
Other catering in Kitwood
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. For a summer wedding in Kitwood, 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 generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Kitwood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Occasions we cook for in Kitwood
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Nearby historic houses include Bentworth Hall (3.8 miles north) and Hall Place (4.3 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- Staff numbers and hours
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Kitwood questions
How far is Kitwood from London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London.
Do you come out to small places like Kitwood?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Can we have a tasting?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll explain how it works.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
- 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