Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Little Hoddington
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Little Hoddington: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Little Hoddington
Getting married in Little Hoddington?
Little Hoddington is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the RG25 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Little Hoddington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: Hook station is about 3.7 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG25, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Bidden Road, South Hill and Meadowside, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Bidden (1 mile east), South Warnborough (1 mile south-east), Greywell (2 miles north-east), Up Nately (2 miles north) and Long Sutton (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (10 miles east), Alton (6 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (2.6 miles north-east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Little Hoddington include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Pubs nearby include Hoddington Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Little Hoddington
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include weddings with lots of dietary needs and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Little Hoddington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Little Hoddington
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
DIY paella versus live catering
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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How it works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Little Hoddington at midsummer come around 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Little Hoddington? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Planning help
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Occasions we cook for in Little Hoddington
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Little Hoddington:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you’re marrying at a church near Little Hoddington, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and parking costs
What affects the price in Little Hoddington
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The number of people
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
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.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why Little Hoddington hosts choose us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Catering across Hampshire, including Little Hoddington
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Little Hoddington
What’s the nearest station to Little Hoddington for guests?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is Little Hoddington close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
How many paellas should we have?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
- 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