Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Newbridge, 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 in Newbridge.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
Wedding paella catering in Newbridge
Where we can cook in Newbridge
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Newbridge
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering in Newbridge, cooked live
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it’s relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
Rural weddings around Newbridge have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Newbridge questions
Is Newbridge too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Newbridge for guests?
The closest is Ashurst New Forest station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Newbridge.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Nearby places to Newbridge
What else we do in Newbridge
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Newbridge at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Planning wedding paella catering in Newbridge? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Newbridge weddings: local tips
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Newbridge, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Newbridge. Newbridge is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you’re marrying at a church near Newbridge, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Copythorne Common is close by, and the countryside around Newbridge suits an outdoor reception. With the New Forest National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO40. Other places close to Newbridge for wedding paella catering include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Not far away are Copythorne Common.
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Planners, venues and businesses
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically 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 hold the date.
- 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