Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Nob's Crook events
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Nob's Crook.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering in Nob's Crook
Getting married in Nob's Crook?
Nob's Crook is about 2 miles north-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Nob's Crook and the surrounding area. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Nob's Crook to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Eastleigh station is about 2.2 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Nob's Crook, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover weddings in Fisher's Pond (1 mile south-east), Colden Common (1 mile north-west), Brambridge (1 mile north-west), Lord's Wood (1 mile west) and Crowdhill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (5 miles north), Gosport (15 miles south-east), Fareham (11 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles south-east), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles north) and Moorgreen Hospital (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Fox & Hounds pub (1 mile south-east)
How our wedding paella catering works in Nob's Crook
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We’re frequently asked to cater garden and marquee weddings and rustic barn weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Nob's Crook, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The process
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Nob's Crook, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is normally 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.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Connect us with your coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What affects the price in Nob's Crook
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
- How many staff you need
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- Roughly how many adults and children
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
FAQs for Nob's Crook
Is Nob's Crook close to London?
Roughly 63 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Nob's Crook too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it is served.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
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.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Occasions we cook for in Nob's Crook
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Nob's Crook and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Shawford Down nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Nob's Crook suits an outdoor reception.
Before booking anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Payment terms and deposit
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
Also near Nob's Crook
What else we do in Nob's Crook
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
- 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