Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Red Rice
Planning wedding paella catering in Red Rice? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Red Rice events
Wedding paella catering in Red Rice, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and food for evening guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Red Rice, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Getting married in Red Rice?
Red Rice is about 3 miles south-west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Red Rice will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary the Virgin frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of the SP11 postcode area. Local streets include Red Rice Road and Fullerton Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Little Ann (1 mile north), Abbotts Ann (1 mile north-west), Anna Valley (1 mile north), Monxton (2 miles north-west) and Kentsboro (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (12 miles south-east), Andover (3 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles south), Hyde (12 miles south-east) and Tidworth (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Red Rice includes Mill Lake and Quarley Hill.
- Local schools include Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles north-west) and John Hanson Community School (2 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Red Rice
Is Red Rice too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Red Rice close to London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cover Red Rice?
We do. We cook at events in Red Rice and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Events we cater in Red Rice
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
In Red Rice and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Mill Lake is close by.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell usually draws people over. For a summer wedding in Red Rice, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Red Rice
Other catering in Red Rice
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Tell us when speeches will be
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Live paella or other catering?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Fast service from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Red Rice
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Where we can cook in Red Rice
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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