Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Penton Mewsey
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Penton Mewsey: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering for Penton Mewsey events
About our wedding paella catering in Penton Mewsey
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Penton Mewsey, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why us?
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Penton Mewsey
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Getting married in Penton Mewsey?
Penton Mewsey is about 2 miles north-west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Penton Mewsey to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Penton Mewsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Penton Mewsey to Southampton (about 22 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Penton Mewsey, such as Holy Trinity Church, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Andover station is about 1.9 miles away.
Wedding paella catering in SP11 is planned around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Chalkcroft Lane, Trinity Rise and Newbury Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Penton Mewsey for wedding paella catering include Penton Grafton (1 mile south-west), Penton Corner (1 mile south), Foxcotte (1 mile east), Charlton (1 mile east) and Clanville (1 mile north-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (15 miles south-east), Hyde (14 miles south-east), Tidworth (6 miles west), Weeke (14 miles south-east), Stanmore (15 miles south-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Ludgershall Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find White Hart Public House (under half a mile south)
FAQs for Penton Mewsey
Which station should guests use for Penton Mewsey?
Andover station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Holy Trinity Church?
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.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can you cook in the rain?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Perfect for your wedding in Penton Mewsey
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Anton Lakes is close by.
What your quote should include
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- Staff numbers and hours
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Towns and villages near Penton Mewsey
Other catering in Penton Mewsey
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Step by step
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Penton Mewsey is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
- 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