Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in South Ham
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in South Ham.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
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Wedding paella catering in South Ham, made fresh on the day
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We are often asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and food for evening guests, with table tapas, canapé tapas and evening paella.
A farm or garden wedding near South Ham suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Perfect for your wedding in South Ham
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
In South Ham and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning photos in Eastrop Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Staff numbers and hours
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Ham
South Ham is about 1 mile south-west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in South Ham will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from South Ham to Reading (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (3.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: Basingstoke station is about 1.2 miles away.
We cater weddings across RG22, RG21 and RG23 and the streets around it. Local streets include Pheby Road, Wella Road and Lennox Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Brighton Hill (1 mile south), Basingstoke (1 mile north-east), Winklebury (1 mile north-west), Buckskin (1 mile west) and Worting (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (15 miles east), Fleet (12 miles east), Aldershot (15 miles east), Alton (10 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Basing House (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near South Ham include Farleigh Hill and Daneshill Park Woods.
- Schools near South Ham include Aldworth School (under half a mile south-west) and Coppice Spring School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Hart Inn (1 mile west)
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Your questions about wedding paella catering in South Ham
Can you cook in Eastrop Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Is South Ham close to London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Do you come to South Ham?
We do. South Ham is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we are needed on site
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in South Ham at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Leave space around the cooking area
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Organising a club, school or community event in South Ham? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
Planning for every diet
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why South Ham hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Also near South Ham
Also in South Ham
- 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