Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Steep
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Steep: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Book wedding paella catering in Steep
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
How our wedding paella catering works in Steep
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Steep, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. Golden-hour photos in Steep at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
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 send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Anything your venue supplies
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Why choose live paella in Steep?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why Steep hosts choose us
- We cover Steep and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Common questions in Steep
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you come to Steep?
We do. Steep is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What about pudding?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Nearby places to Steep
What else we do in Steep
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Steep
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU32 area, we can bring the pans to you. Steep is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Steep, such as Church of All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. Wheatham Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the GU32 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Church Road and Mill Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Steep for wedding paella catering include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). The countryside around Steep includes Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Schools near Steep include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- 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