Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Little Ann events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Little Ann: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering in Little Ann
How our wedding paella catering works in Little Ann
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We’re often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Near Little Ann, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Little Ann 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
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Little Ann weddings: local tips
Little Ann is about 2 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Little Ann, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Little Ann suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Little Ann, such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of SP11. Streets in the area include Salisbury Road, The Old Coach Road and Old Salisbury Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Little Ann, we cover Abbotts Ann (1 mile west), Anna Valley (1 mile north-east), Red Rice (1 mile south), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Amport (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south), Romsey (14 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east), Tidworth (7 miles north-west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles north-east) and Andover Museum (2.4 miles north-east). The countryside around Little Ann includes Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local schools include Redrice School (1 mile south) and John Hanson Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Eagle pub (0.5 miles west)
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- We cover Little Ann and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Little Ann?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Andover station is about 2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- The deadline for final numbers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What happens if it rains
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Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Enquire early for peak dates
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What affects the price in Little Ann
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Little Ann
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Mary the Virgin: 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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Little Ann close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Little Ann?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
- 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