Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Privett, Hampshire
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 Privett.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering for Privett events
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
About our wedding paella catering in Privett
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it is served. Typical bookings include evening food for extra guests and sharing-style wedding meals, with canapé tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
A wedding in a small place like Privett frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
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. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- We cover Privett and the whole of Hampshire
What affects the price in Privett
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Your choice of paellas
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. For a summer wedding in Privett, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Privett
Do you come out to small places like Privett?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Privett?
Petersfield station, about 4.7 miles south-east of the centre.
What areas do you cover?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Privett weddings: local tips
Privett is about 5 miles north-west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Privett, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Privett is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Petersfield station is about 4.7 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Privett, such as Holy Trinity Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The South Downs National Park is within about 6 miles of Privett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cook at weddings all over the GU34 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Church Road and Merepond Lane or a nearby road, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Privett, we cover Bailey Green (1 mile north-west), Filmore Hill (1 mile west), West Tisted (2 miles north-west), Monkwood (2 miles north) and Drayton (3 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles west), Havant (12 miles south), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (9 miles south) and Alton (8 miles north).
A little further out are Petersfield Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Pidham Hill and Shutts Copse.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
For event organisers in Privett
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Places near Privett
Other catering in Privett
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Privett
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- 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