Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Little London, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Little London and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering in Little London
About our wedding paella catering in Little London
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We are often asked to cater weddings with lots of dietary needs and parties after a register office wedding, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Little London have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
Why choose live paella in Little London?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A quote that spells everything out
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For event organisers in Little London
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
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:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Little London 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.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Put us in touch with your venue
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Planning a paella wedding in Little London
Little London is about 2 miles south-east of Tadley, in Hampshire. From the centre of Little London to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Little London is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Daneshill Park Woods nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Little London suits an outdoor reception. Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (1.9 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wedding paella catering in RG26 is planned around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Silchester Road and New Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Little London, we also cover Pamber Green (1 mile west), Pamber End (1 mile south-west), Salters Heath (1 mile south-west), Silchester (2 miles north) and Pamber Heath (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles south), Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Alton (14 miles south-east), Yateley (12 miles east) and Hook (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Calleva Museum (1.7 miles north) and Basing House (5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Little London include Daneshill Park Woods.
- Local pubs include The Queens College Arms (1 mile south-west)
Places near Little London
Also in Little London
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Little London questions
How far is Little London from London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Little London?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we will sort the details.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Little London?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.1 miles east.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
- How late numbers can change
- 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