Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Segensworth, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Segensworth and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Segensworth
Wedding paella catering in Segensworth, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We are frequently asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and weddings in a marquee or garden, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Segensworth often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
About the dishes
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Who books wedding paella catering in Segensworth?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Swanwick station, about 0.9 miles north-west.
What to look for in a quote
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Space, access and power needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Segensworth questions
Is Segensworth close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Segensworth too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Just add them to your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Segensworth weddings: local tips
Segensworth is about 3 miles north-west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the PO15 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our events stretch from Segensworth to Southampton (7 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Segensworth, such as St John, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Swanwick Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cater weddings across the PO15 and SO31 postcode area. From Witherbed Lane, Brunel Way and Concorde Way or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Segensworth, we also cover Titchfield Park (1 mile south), Park Gate (1 mile west), Locks Heath (1 mile south-west), Whiteley (1 mile north) and Titchfield Common (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Fareham Community Hospital (1.2 miles west) and St Andrew's Castle (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (1.3 miles south-east)
How the day works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Segensworth is about 9:20pm, 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.
- 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or PO15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Read more
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Places near Segensworth
Other catering in Segensworth
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
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.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Somewhere close to park and unload
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Segensworth
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- 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