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Wedding Paella Catering for South Hayling events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in South Hayling: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Live wedding paella catering in South Hayling
Where we can cook in South Hayling
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in South Hayling
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in South Hayling, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater food for evening guests and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
A farm or garden wedding near South Hayling suits live paella. We need level ground and access. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Questions from South Hayling
Can you cook near the sea around South Hayling?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
What’s the nearest station to South Hayling for guests?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Do you come to South Hayling?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and South Hayling is within our area. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, it makes life easier. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Pick a serving style
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a summer wedding in South Hayling, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Plan cover in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in South Hayling
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Distance and access to the venue
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose live paella in South Hayling?
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Events in South Hayling and across Hampshire
- Fast service from the pan
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Perfect for your wedding in South Hayling
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in South Hayling and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fratton station, about 4.3 miles west.
Before you book anyone
- How each diet is kept separate
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
- Payment terms and deposit
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Hayling
South Hayling is about 5 miles east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the PO11 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from South Hayling to Southampton (about 20 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near South Hayling, such as St Mary's Church, 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. For outdoor photos, Hayling Billy is close by. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO11. Whether your wedding is on Church Road, Station Road and St Leonard's Avenue or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Other places close to South Hayling for wedding paella catering include West Town (1 mile west), Tourner Bury (1 mile north-east), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St James Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Eastney Beam Engine House (3.1 miles west). The countryside around South Hayling includes Hayling Billy.
- Local schools include The Hayling College (0.5 miles north) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include Newton House Hotel (0.6 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near South Hayling
Also in South Hayling
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
- 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