Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Lower Upham events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower Upham: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering in Lower Upham
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lower Upham
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. Whether it’s weddings with lots of dietary needs and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we will put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas for your guests.
Near Lower Upham, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lower Upham
Lower Upham is about 4 miles east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Lower Upham, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Lower Upham is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Lower Upham to Southampton (7 miles away).
Bishops Waltham Branch LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hedge End station, about 3.4 miles south-west.
Anywhere in SO32, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Upham Street, Winchester Road and Portsmouth Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Wintershill (1 mile south), Upham (1 mile north-east), Durley Street (1 mile south), Ashton (1 mile east) and Fair Oak (2 miles west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (6 miles north-west), Gosport (13 miles south), Havant (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Lower Upham include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Twyford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.2 miles south-west)
Working with your venue
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. In Lower Upham, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Your choice of paellas
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Larger events usually cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Towns and villages near Lower Upham
More for events in Lower Upham
Perfect for your wedding in Lower Upham
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How bad weather is handled
- When payment is due
- Travel and parking costs
- Staff numbers and hours
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Lower Upham
Which station should guests use for Lower Upham?
The closest is Hedge End station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
How far is Lower Upham from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we will reply with a price.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
Where we can cook in Lower Upham
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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