Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Sarisbury, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Sarisbury and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Rustic barn weddings
Wedding paella catering near Sarisbury
Wedding paella catering in Sarisbury, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. Typical bookings include weddings with mixed diets and farm and barn venues, serving Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Sarisbury suits live paella. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. For a summer wedding in Sarisbury, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Getting a price
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Sarisbury
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Places near Sarisbury
Other catering in Sarisbury
Getting married in Sarisbury?
Sarisbury is about 3 miles south of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Sarisbury will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. Sarisbury is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Swanwick station is about 0.7 miles away. Swanwick Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO31 postcode area and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Woodlands Close, Bridge Road and Painswick Close or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Sarisbury, we cover Swanwick (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south-west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-east) and Lower Swanwick (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Coldeast (within half a mile south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (1 mile north). Open spaces near Sarisbury include Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Old Ship Inn (0.8 miles north-west)
Sarisbury questions
Is Sarisbury close to London?
About 67 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Sarisbury?
The closest is Swanwick station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in Sarisbury? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Who books wedding paella catering in Sarisbury?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
If you are marrying at a church near Sarisbury, such as Church of St Paul, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
- Who provides the crockery
- 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