Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Little Somborne
Planning wedding paella catering in Little Somborne? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Little Somborne?
Wedding paella catering in Little Somborne, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For destination-style celebrations at home and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Little Somborne, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Little Somborne questions
Is Little Somborne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is Little Somborne close to London?
About 65 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Where we can cook in Little Somborne
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a summer wedding in Little Somborne, 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. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Little Somborne
Little Somborne is about 6 miles west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Little Somborne, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in SO20, we can cook for your guests. Your wedding could be at a home on Chalk Hill and Somborne Park Road. We also cook at weddings in Up Somborne (1 mile east), Ashley (1 mile south), King's Somborne (2 miles south-west), Lower Slackstead (5 miles south) and Braishfield (5 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (8 miles north), Totton (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Hampshire County Hospital (5.6 miles east).
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The number of people
- The length of service
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in Little Somborne
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Little Somborne and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
If you are marrying at a church near Little Somborne, such as All Saints Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Nearby places to Little Somborne
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
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.
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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