Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Portmore
Paella 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 in Portmore.
- Food for evening guests
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
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Weddings in Portmore: venues, ceremonies and travel
Portmore is about 2 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Portmore, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Portmore. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Portmore to Southampton (11 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Beaulieu Palace House (4.5 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Lymington Town station is about 1.1 miles away. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Portmore, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in SO41 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Warborne Lane, Jordans Lane and Main Road. Other places close to Portmore for wedding paella catering include Warborne (1 mile west), Pilley (1 mile north-west), Bull Hill (1 mile north), Pilley Bailey (1 mile north) and Walhampton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Romsey (15 miles north) and Hythe (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Yarmouth Castle (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Portmore includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include William Gilpin Church of England Primary School (0.8 miles north-west) and Priestlands School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Walhampton Arms (0.6 miles south-west)
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Portmore
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. We’re frequently asked to cater civil partnerships and vow renewals and parties after a register office wedding, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Portmore, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
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What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Portmore questions
Which station should guests use for Portmore?
Lymington Town station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Portmore hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Occasions we cook for in Portmore
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Boldre Foreshore nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in Portmore at midsummer come around 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.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Get a quote
Planning wedding paella catering in Portmore? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
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