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Wedding paella catering in Rowner, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Rowner: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Planning an event in Rowner?
About our wedding paella catering in Rowner
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We cook table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
In Rowner, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Rowner
Rowner is about 2 miles north-west of Gosport, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Rowner, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Rowner to Southampton (about 12 miles away).
West of the River Alver nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. If you’re marrying at a church near Rowner, such as St Matthew's, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO13 and PO14, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Wych Lane, Camp Road and Keyes Road or the roads around them. We also cook at weddings in Bridgemary (1 mile south-east), Peel Common (1 mile west), Crofton (1 mile west), Elson (1 mile south-east) and Lee-on-the-Solent (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west), Hedge End (9 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.3 miles south-east) and Portchester Castle (2.9 miles east). Not far away are West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holbrook Primary School (under half a mile north) and Baycroft School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Green Dragon pub (0.7 miles south)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Rowner
Is Rowner close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Rowner?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
What if our speeches run late?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Rowner?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Towns and villages near Rowner
Also in Rowner
What affects the price in Rowner
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
Planning wedding paella catering in Rowner? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
Where we can cook in Rowner
We will agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
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’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rowner? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Step by step
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it is still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in Rowner is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Rowner, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Events we cater in Rowner
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Rowner and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.3 miles north.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- How late numbers can change
- When payment is due
- The venue requirements
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Rowner and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
- 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