Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for North Hayling events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in North Hayling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Live wedding paella catering in North Hayling
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in North Hayling
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. We’re often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around North Hayling have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in North Hayling
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Live paella or other catering?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Getting married in North Hayling?
North Hayling is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. Weddings in North Hayling are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from North Hayling to Southampton (20 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Eames Farm, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: Warblington station is about 2.1 miles away. With the coast within about 4 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in PO11, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Church Lane, St Peter's Road and St Peter's Avenue or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Northney (1 mile north), Tye (1 mile south), Stoke (1 mile west), Warblington (1 mile north) and Langstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hayling Billy.
What wedding paella catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Where the event is
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Places near North Hayling
What else we do in North Hayling
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in North Hayling at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get 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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Organising for someone else?
Events in public spaces, like parks, usually need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
North Hayling: your questions answered
Is North Hayling close to London?
About 60 miles from central London.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
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 typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator so the paella is served fresh.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater in North Hayling?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in North Hayling and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
- 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