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Wedding paella catering in Thornhill, Southampton
Looking for wedding paella catering in Thornhill? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening food for extra guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Planning an event in Thornhill?
How our wedding paella catering works in Thornhill
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. We are frequently asked to cater vow renewals and civil ceremonies and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
For a smaller place like Thornhill, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We will need a level spot and a way to reach it. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
- Where
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- County
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Thornhill
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We’re having a ceremony at St Christopher: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
For event organisers in Thornhill
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Thornhill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Enquire early for peak dates
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
What wedding paella catering costs
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- Guest numbers
- Whether you need crockery
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Anything your venue supplies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Thornhill
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
Occasions we cook for in Thornhill
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever you are celebrating in Thornhill, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Netley Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Before you book anyone
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. Golden-hour photos in Thornhill at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Thornhill? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
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About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Nearby places to Thornhill
Other catering in Thornhill
Weddings in Thornhill: venues, ceremonies and travel
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. From the centre of Thornhill to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Thornhill is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we cook.
If you’re marrying at a church near Thornhill, such as St Christopher, 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 guests travelling by train, Sholing station is about 1.4 miles away. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
This part of Southampton takes in SO19, SO18 and SO30, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road. Main roads around Thornhill include the A334, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Southampton, Thornhill has plenty of venues and gardens for weddings.
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near Thornhill include Woodlands Community College (0.6 miles north) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles west)
- 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