Portsmouth · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Southsea events
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Southsea.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Planning an event in Southsea?
Diets, allergies and planning
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Southsea
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. Typical bookings include weddings in a marquee or garden and weddings with mixed diets, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
A wedding in Southsea might mean a ceremony at a local church followed by a reception in a garden, marquee or hall. That suits live paella perfectly: we can cook during the photos. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
- Location
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Getting married in Southsea?
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For a wedding in Southsea, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Southsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Margaret of Scotland often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Milton Locks nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Southsea suits an outdoor reception. The sea is within about a mile, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in PO5, PO4 and PO1 is planned around your venue and your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Southsea for wedding paella catering include Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Larger events generally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Which courses you have in mind
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and cook and serve without fuss. For a summer wedding in Southsea, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. 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.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Southsea
More for events in Southsea
Events we cater in Southsea
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Southsea and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Put the station on your invitation: Fratton station is about 0.8 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- How bad weather is handled
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- When final numbers are due
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Where we can cook in Southsea
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why Southsea hosts choose us
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Events in Southsea and across Portsmouth
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Read How we price And The cost guide.
Southsea questions
How far is Southsea from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Southsea?
The closest is Fratton station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
- 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