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Wedding paella catering in Knightwood, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Knightwood and across Hampshire.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Knightwood
Perfect for your wedding in Knightwood
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Francis often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
Wedding paella catering in Knightwood, cooked live
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re often asked to cater wedding receptions after a small ceremony and big weddings with every diet, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
In Knightwood, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
For event organisers in Knightwood
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Knightwood, 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 typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- 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
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Knightwood? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Knightwood
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Knightwood
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price Or Our guide to catering costs.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Parking and unloading
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Knightwood weddings: local tips
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Knightwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For guests travelling by train, Chandlers Ford station is about 0.8 miles away. For outdoor photos, Flexford Nature Reserve is close by.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO53 and SO52, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Knightwood: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St Francis: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Knightwood?
Chandlers Ford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you offer halal options?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Also near Knightwood
Also in Knightwood
- 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