Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Nether Wallop, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Nether Wallop: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, right in front of your guests.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Live wedding paella catering in Nether Wallop
How the day works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. At midsummer, sunset in Nether Wallop 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Nether Wallop
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and big weddings with every diet, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Near Nether Wallop, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: 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 Nether Wallop
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adapt the timing so it’s still served fresh.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- We cover Nether Wallop and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
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.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Occasions we cook for in Nether Wallop
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Grateley station is about 3.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
- How each diet is kept separate
Questions from Nether Wallop
How far is Nether Wallop from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Andrew?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and we will cook a separate pan.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Nearby places to Nether Wallop
More for events in Nether Wallop
Getting married in Nether Wallop?
Nether Wallop is about 7 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Nether Wallop. Nether Wallop is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Nether Wallop to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
Boscombe Down East nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Andrew often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Anywhere in SO20, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Church Road, High Street and Church Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. For weddings just outside Nether Wallop, we cover Middle Wallop (1 mile north-west), Over Wallop (2 miles north-west), Kentsboro (2 miles north), Red Rice (4 miles north-east) and Fox (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
The countryside around Nether Wallop includes Boscombe Down East.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Butchers Arms (less than half a mile west)
- 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