Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Sleaford events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sleaford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Sleaford events
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Catering across Hampshire, including Sleaford
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
How our wedding paella catering works in Sleaford
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal long before it’s served. We’re often asked to cater parties after a register office wedding and civil partnerships and vow renewals, serving Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas.
Rural weddings around Sleaford have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Sleaford, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so the price fits what you actually want. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Organising for someone else?
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Organising a club, school or community event in Sleaford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Sleaford
Sleaford is about 5 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. Across the GU35 area, we can cook for your guests. Sleaford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Sleaford to Guildford (14 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by, and the countryside around Sleaford suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near Sleaford, such as Church of All Saints, 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. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 6 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Kingsley (1 mile west), Pinewood Village (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile south), Frithend (1 mile north) and Bordon (2 miles south). We also cook in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (14 miles north-west), Farnborough (12 miles north), Fleet (10 miles north), Aldershot (9 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Chase Community Hospital (2.1 miles south). Not far away are Deadwater Valley.
- Local pubs include The New Inn (under half a mile north)
Sleaford: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Sleaford for guests?
Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 3.2 miles north of the centre.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Sleaford?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Perfect for your wedding in Sleaford
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For guests travelling by train, Bentley (Hampshire) station is about 3.2 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Who provides the crockery
- When final numbers are due
- Whether VAT is included
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Also in Sleaford
- 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