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Wedding paella catering in Martin, Hampshire
Something 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 Martin.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Martin
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Martin
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include informal wedding breakfasts and rustic barn weddings, serving canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Martin, weddings are frequently 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. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Where we can cook in Martin
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Martin
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- The length of service
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
A closer look at the menu
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.
The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in Martin at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Martin, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Weddings in Martin: venues, ceremonies and travel
Martin is in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Martin, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Martin to Southampton (23 miles away).
Western Downs nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Townsend Lane and Downview Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include New Forest (1 mile south-west), Rockbourne (3 miles east) and Damerham (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ringwood (11 miles south-east), Fordingbridge (6 miles south-east), St Leonards (11 miles south), Alderholt (6 miles south-east), Poulner (11 miles south-east) and Ashley Heath (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Cranborne Castle Hill (4.5 miles south). The countryside around Martin includes Western Downs.
Questions from Martin
Is Martin too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Martin?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Who books wedding paella catering in Martin?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether travel is included
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Martin hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Catering across Hampshire, including Martin
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
- 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