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Wedding paella catering in The Hummicks, Hampshire
Something for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in The Hummicks.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering in The Hummicks
Wedding paella catering in The Hummicks, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include canapé tapas, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for big weddings with every diet and barn and farm weddings.
Rural weddings around The Hummicks have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Towns and villages near The Hummicks
Also in The Hummicks
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Parking and unloading
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
Send us the date, your venue or SO42 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
The Hummicks weddings: local tips
The Hummicks is about 4 miles south-west of Hythe, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in The Hummicks, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around The Hummicks. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Historic houses near The Hummicks include Beaulieu Palace House (0.9 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For guests travelling by train, Beaulieu Road station is about 4.2 miles away. With the New Forest National Park within about a mile, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across the SO42 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at weddings in Bailey's Hard (1 mile south-west), Beaulieu (1 mile north-west), East Boldre (2 miles west), Furzey Lodge (2 miles west) and Dibden Purlieu (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (1.1 miles north-west) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.9 miles south-west).
- Schools near The Hummicks include The New Forest Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Montagu Arms (0.9 miles west)
How the day works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. Golden-hour photos in The Hummicks at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, quick to serve and filling.
Questions from The Hummicks
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child?
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 normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to The Hummicks for guests?
Beaulieu Road station, about 4.2 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
What happens if it rains?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you come to The Hummicks?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and The Hummicks is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your wedding in The Hummicks
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
If you are marrying at a church near The Hummicks, such as Church of the Blessed Virgin and Child, 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Put us in touch with your venue
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
- 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