Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Priddy's Hard
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Priddy's Hard.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering in Priddy's Hard
How our wedding paella catering works in Priddy's Hard
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For evening food for extra guests and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Priddy's Hard frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Priddy's Hard
Which station should guests use for Priddy's Hard?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you come out to small places like Priddy's Hard?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Priddy's Hard?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan for them.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Perfect for your wedding in Priddy's Hard
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Rustic barn weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Evening food for extra guests
For outdoor photos, West of the River Alver is close by.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- The venue requirements
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
Weddings in Priddy's Hard: venues, ceremonies and travel
Priddy's Hard is about 1 mile east of Gosport, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Priddy's Hard, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Priddy's Hard is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Priddy's Hard to Southampton (14 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 1 mile away. If you are marrying at a church near Priddy's Hard, such as Church of St Mary, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across PO12. Local streets include Weevil Lane, Orion Avenue and Salt Meat Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Priddy's Hard, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-west), Elson (1 mile north-west), Gosport (1 mile west), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Havant (7 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Southsea (2.2 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.2 miles north). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Elson Junior School (0.9 miles north-west) and Brune Park Community School (1.4 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Windsor Castle pub (0.6 miles north-west)
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The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Priddy's Hard at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Priddy's Hard? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Why choose live paella in Priddy's Hard?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
- 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