Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Purbrook, 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 Purbrook.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Purbrook?
Wedding paella catering in Purbrook, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s civil partnerships and vow renewals and weddings in a marquee or garden, we will put together a menu of table tapas, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a wedding in Purbrook, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with outside space keeps things personal. Live paella fits that style. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Events we cater in Purbrook
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Food for evening guests
Historic houses near Purbrook include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
Before you book anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Why choose live paella in Purbrook?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
Towns and villages near Purbrook
Other catering in Purbrook
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Put us in touch with your venue
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
How the day 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 while your guests chat. In Purbrook, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Purbrook
How far is Purbrook from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St John?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Do you come to Purbrook?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Purbrook and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Planning the cooking area
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Purbrook weddings: local tips
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Purbrook, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Purbrook. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Southmoor Nature Reserve is close by. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7 and PO6. Streets in the area include London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Open spaces near Purbrook include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Crookhorn College (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
- 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