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Wedding paella catering in Privett, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Privett and the surrounding area.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering in Privett
Wedding paella catering in Privett, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and informal wedding breakfasts, with evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
In Privett, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests normally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Privett at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Privett? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Weddings in Privett: venues, ceremonies and travel
Privett is about 1 mile south-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Privett and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Privett to Southampton (13 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Faith's Church often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, Portsmouth Harbour station is about 2.3 miles away. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO12 and PO13, we can cook for your guests. Whether your wedding is on Bay Road, Gomer Lane and Vectis Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Alverstoke (1 mile south-east), Clayhall (1 mile south-east), Haslar (2 miles south-east), Portsmouth Point (2 miles east) and Portsea (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tricorn Centre (3.1 miles east) and Search (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Privett includes West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bay House School (0.5 miles south) and St Vincent College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Wiltshire Lamb pub (0.5 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
- Travel, parking and access
- The number of people
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
About the dishes
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Privett: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Faith's Church?
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 usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Privett for guests?
The closest is Portsmouth Harbour station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Pick a serving style
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Towns and villages near Privett
Also in Privett
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Privett hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read How we price And The cost guide.
- 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