Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Shawford, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Shawford and across Hampshire.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Big weddings with every diet
Book wedding paella catering in Shawford
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Wedding paella catering in Shawford, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. Popular choices include Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater big weddings with every diet and farm and barn venues.
Near Shawford, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
Common questions in Shawford
Is Shawford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Shawford for guests?
Shawford has its own station: Shawford station.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Do you cover Shawford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Shawford is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Shawford is about 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.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Why choose wedding paella catering in Shawford?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Shawford has its own station, Shawford station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Why choose live paella in Shawford?
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What you get with us
- Drinks service on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Distance and access to the venue
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Shawford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, normally timed after the first dance.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Shawford
Shawford is about 3 miles south of Winchester, in Hampshire. From the centre of Shawford to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
Planning photos in St. Cross Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Hockley Meadows nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shawford suits an outdoor reception.
Wedding paella catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and timings. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Shawford Road and Pearson Lane. Close by, we cover weddings in Compton (1 mile west), Twyford (1 mile south-east), South Down (1 mile south-west), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west) and St Cross (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (4 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (11 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (4 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Gurkha Museum (2.3 miles north) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (2.7 miles north). Not far away are Twyford Down and Hockley Meadows.
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- 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