Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Quarley events
Something 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 Quarley.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Quarley?
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
How our wedding paella catering works in Quarley
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We cook canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for evening food for extra guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Quarley, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
What else we do in Quarley
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Quarley?
Quarley is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Weddings in Quarley are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Quarley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Grateley station is about 1.6 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the SP11 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Park Lane and Etwall or the roads around them. If your venue is just outside Quarley, we also cover Fox (1 mile east), Grateley (1 mile south), Amport (2 miles east), Thruxton (2 miles north-east) and Palestine (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Andover (6 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (4 miles north-west), Weeke (15 miles south-east) and Stanmore (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.6 miles north) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve and Quarley Hill.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Quarley is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Quarley?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What you get with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Quarley and the whole of Hampshire
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
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.
Who books wedding paella catering in Quarley?
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
For outdoor photos, Quarley Hill is close by, and the countryside around Quarley suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- The deposit and payment dates
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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.
Questions from Quarley
Is Quarley close to London?
About 69 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Quarley?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How long do you need on site?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
- 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