Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ringwood events
Paella 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 for events in Ringwood.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near Ringwood
About our wedding paella catering in Ringwood
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are often booked for parties after a register office wedding and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
For a smaller place like Ringwood, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Travel, parking and access
The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Occasions we cook for in Ringwood
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Evening food for extra guests
Linbrook Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ringwood suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How late numbers can change
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Ringwood
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Questions from Ringwood
Can you cook in Avon Heath Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Add your suppliers to the final numbers and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Also near Ringwood
More for events in Ringwood
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Choose pan-side or table service
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Weddings in Ringwood: venues, ceremonies and travel
Ringwood is in Hampshire. From the centre of Ringwood to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. Couples marrying at local churches such as Trinity Congregational Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Wedding paella catering in BH24 is planned around your venue. Whether your wedding is on Addison Square, High Street and Market Place or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. You will find Ringwood on the A31 and A338, which makes it straightforward to bring the equipment. For weddings just outside Ringwood, we cover Poulner (1 mile north-east), Hightown (1 mile south-east), Upper Kingston (1 mile south), Blashford (1 mile north) and Crow (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood Church of England Infant School (less than half a mile south-west) and Ringwood Waldorf School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Lamb Inn (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Ringwood at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us your 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.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Ringwood, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Related guides
- 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