Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Knowle events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Knowle and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
Planning an event in Knowle?
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Knowle
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and typical bookings are for receptions after an intimate ceremony and sharing-style wedding meals.
Rural weddings around Knowle have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
The process
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Knowle 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The length of service
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Expected numbers
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Knowle
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Francis?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Knowle too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
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, timed around your event.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Knowle weddings: local tips
Knowle is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Weddings in Knowle are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Knowle is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Knowle to Southampton (about 9 miles away).
Swanwick Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2 miles south. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over the PO17 postcode area. Your wedding could be at a home on Serotine Close, Boundary Walk and Park Approach or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Knowle, we also cover Funtley (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north-west), Heathfield (2 miles south), Segensworth (2 miles west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Portchester Castle (4.9 miles south-east) and Knowle Hospital (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Miners Arms (0.7 miles south)
Nearby places to Knowle
Also in Knowle
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
For event organisers in Knowle
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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