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Wedding paella catering in Soberton Heath, 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 turns food into part of your wedding in Soberton Heath.
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Marquee and garden weddings
Planning an event in Soberton Heath?
About our wedding paella catering in Soberton Heath
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it’s evening food for extra guests and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and evening paella.
There is something special about a country wedding near Soberton Heath, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Where we can cook in Soberton Heath
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
Soberton Heath questions
Is Soberton Heath too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Can you cook indoors?
Typically we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Soberton Heath?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Soberton Heath:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of the Holy Trinity frequently hold the reception nearby: 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
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- If the price includes VAT
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
Take a look at Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Soberton Heath, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Places near Soberton Heath
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How we price wedding paella catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Which courses you have in mind
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The venue or postcode
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Soberton Heath, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Weddings in Soberton Heath: venues, ceremonies and travel
Soberton Heath is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Soberton Heath, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For outdoor photos, St Clair's Meadow is close by.
Wedding paella catering in SO32 and PO17 is planned around your venue and your guests. From Forester Road, May Bush Lane and Heath Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Southend (1 mile east), Woodend (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile south), Kingsmead (1 mile west) and Mislingford (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
- Pubs nearby include The Bold Forester Public House (within half a mile north-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