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Wedding paella catering in Marchwood, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Marchwood.
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Marchwood?
Common questions in Marchwood
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Marchwood for guests?
Millbrook (Hants) station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre.
What about supplier meals?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cover Marchwood?
We do. We cook at events in Marchwood and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
What do you need at the venue?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Wedding paella catering in Marchwood, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it’s weddings with mixed diets and farm and barn venues, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Marchwood suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Places near Marchwood
Other catering in Marchwood
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Events we cater in Marchwood
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
Testwood Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Marchwood
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Marchwood, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Marchwood is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (2 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (2.1 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Millbrook (Hants) station is about 1.6 miles away. With the New Forest National Park within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in SO40, we can cook for your guests. From Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. With the A326 close by, Marchwood is easy for us to reach for your wedding. We also cook at weddings in Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (within half a mile east)
Where we can cook in Marchwood
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Marchwood, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, your venue or SO40 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
- 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