Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Knapp
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Knapp.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
Live wedding paella catering in Knapp
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Knapp
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are frequently asked to cater barn and farm weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
Rural weddings around Knapp have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
If things run late, and we will adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Towns and villages near Knapp
Also in Knapp
Questions from Knapp
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mark: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Knapp close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Do you come to Knapp?
We do. We cook at events in Knapp and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
Getting married in Knapp?
Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Knapp and the surrounding area. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Knapp to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: Chandlers Ford station is about 2.5 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in SO51, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local pubs include White Horse Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
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.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Knapp? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Occasions we cook for in Knapp
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Knapp, people book us for occasions like:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you are marrying at a church near Knapp, such as Church of St Mark, 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.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Knapp is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Knapp, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
- 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