Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Longparish, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Longparish and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Book wedding paella catering in Longparish
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Longparish
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Longparish, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re often asked to cater receptions after an intimate ceremony and marquee and garden weddings, with evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Near Longparish, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Longparish and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Longparish?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, Whitchurch (Hampshire) station is about 3.5 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How late numbers can change
- Payment terms and deposit
- VAT, if it applies
- Space, access and power needs
How the day works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Longparish 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Common questions in Longparish
What’s the nearest station to Longparish for guests?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 3.5 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Longparish from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Places near Longparish
More for events in Longparish
Planning a paella wedding in Longparish
Longparish is about 5 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at homes, gardens and venues in Longparish and nearby villages. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Longparish to Southampton (19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Nicholas often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Longparish suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Mill Lane and Southside Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Longparish for wedding paella catering include Middleton (1 mile west), Barton Stacey (2 miles south), Egypt (3 miles south-east), Sutton Scotney (3 miles south-east) and Hunton (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (10 miles south), Andover (5 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south), Romsey (15 miles south) and Tadley (15 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles west). Open spaces near Longparish include Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (less than half a mile north)
- 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