Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Mockbeggar, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Mockbeggar and the surrounding area.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
Planning an event in Mockbeggar?
Why choose live paella in Mockbeggar?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why book with us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Mockbeggar
- A quote that spells everything out
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Mockbeggar
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are frequently booked for parties after a register office wedding and big weddings with every diet.
There is something special about a country wedding near Mockbeggar, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Also in Mockbeggar
Events we cater in Mockbeggar
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Mockbeggar:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Evening wedding food
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Martins frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. At midsummer, sunset in Mockbeggar is about 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.
- First, we check 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.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar is in Hampshire. Anywhere in BH24, we can cook for your guests. Mockbeggar is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Mockbeggar to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by. 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.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Gorley Road and New Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Nearby, we also cater weddings in South Gorley (1 mile north), Ibsley (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south), Harbridge (1 mile west) and Ellingham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (13 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (3.9 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.8 miles north). Open spaces near Mockbeggar include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old Beams Inn (0.8 miles west)
For event organisers in Mockbeggar
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us when speeches will be
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Mockbeggar: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Martins?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Mockbeggar?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
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.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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