Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for North Gorley events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in North Gorley.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Big weddings with every diet
Book wedding paella catering in North Gorley
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in North Gorley
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We cook evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and vow renewals and civil ceremonies.
Rural weddings around North Gorley have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests normally gather round to watch while it cooks. In North Gorley, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Occasions we cook for in North Gorley
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in North Gorley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Historic houses near North Gorley include Breamore House (4.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Paella compared with other options
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover North Gorley and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Weddings in North Gorley: venues, ceremonies and travel
North Gorley is in Hampshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around North Gorley and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from North Gorley to Southampton (17 miles away).
Blashford Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around North Gorley suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Ascension frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of North Gorley, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We also cook at weddings in Hungerford (1 mile north-east), Hyde (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile north), Frogham (1 mile north-east) and Blissford (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (12 miles south-east), Ringwood (4 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Godshill Castle Hill (2.7 miles north) and Fordingbridge Doll Museum (1.6 miles north-west). The countryside around North Gorley includes Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Schools near North Gorley include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (2.2 miles north)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in North Gorley
Do you come out to small places like North Gorley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Ascension?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
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.
Towns and villages near North Gorley
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Where we can cook in North Gorley
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in North Gorley
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
- 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