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Wedding Paella Catering in Northington
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Northington and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Northington
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John the Evangelist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Which station should guests use for Northington?
Micheldever station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Is it really cooked live?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
How our wedding paella catering works in Northington
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and rustic barn weddings, with Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Northington have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Northington?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St John the Evangelist frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- How late numbers can change
Northington weddings: local tips
Northington is about 7 miles north-east of Hyde, in Hampshire. From the centre of Northington to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Northington is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Micheldever station is about 4.6 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO24, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Northington, we also cover Totford (1 mile north-east), Brown Candover (1 mile north-east), Old Alresford (2 miles south-east), Bighton (3 miles south-east) and Preston Candover (4 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (10 miles north), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (13 miles south-west), Andover (14 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south-west) and Alton (9 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Woolpack Inn (under half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Northington
Also in Northington
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why us?
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Northington and across Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Northington
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Planning wedding paella catering in Northington? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Northington, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally 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 everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
- 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