Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in St Mary Bourne
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in St Mary Bourne and across Hampshire.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in St Mary Bourne
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Wedding paella catering in St Mary Bourne, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Whether it is parties after a register office wedding and rustic barn weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas and more.
Near St Mary Bourne, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- A quote that spells everything out
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
St Mary Bourne: your questions answered
Is St Mary Bourne close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if our speeches run late?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can we try the food first?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we will explain how it works.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What affects the price in St Mary Bourne
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The length of service
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in St Mary Bourne
St Mary Bourne is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in St Mary Bourne, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from St Mary Bourne to Reading (about 23 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 2.9 miles south-east. For outdoor photos, Anton Lakes is close by, and the countryside around St Mary Bourne suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. From Spring Hill Lane, Springhill and Bells Meadow or a nearby road, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Binley (2 miles north), Wadwick (2 miles north-east), Hurstbourne Priors (3 miles south), Cole Henley (3 miles east) and Whitchurch (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (13 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (13 miles north-east), Hyde (13 miles south) and Popley (14 miles east).
A little further out are Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). The countryside around St Mary Bourne includes Sidown Hill and Anton Lakes.
- Local pubs include Coronation Arms (within half a mile west)
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in St Mary Bourne, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we cook for in St Mary Bourne
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- When payment is due
- How each diet is kept separate
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Places near St Mary Bourne
What else we do in St Mary Bourne
- 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