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Wedding paella catering in Setley, Hampshire
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Setley.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Setley
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Setley
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Setley
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. For wedding receptions after a small ceremony and rustic barn weddings, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas and more.
A wedding in a small place like Setley frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to Setley
Other catering in Setley
Setley weddings: local tips
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Setley to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Setley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Setley to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Brockenhurst station is about 0.6 miles away. With the New Forest National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cater weddings across SO42 and the streets around it. Local streets include Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Setley for wedding paella catering include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
A little further out are St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
Common questions in Setley
What’s the nearest station to Setley for guests?
The closest is Brockenhurst station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Nicholas?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in Setley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Setley is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Events in Setley and across Hampshire
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Setley is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- 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 in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Setley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, use our quote form.
Related guides
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The address or venue name
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.
Perfect for your wedding in Setley
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
If you’re marrying at a church near Setley, such as Church of St Nicholas, 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 your quote should include
- The wet-weather plan
- Who provides the crockery
- The venue requirements
- Whether VAT is included
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, typically timed after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff if your venue doesn’t.
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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