Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Toothill events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Toothill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Toothill
Wedding paella catering in Toothill, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee and garden weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Toothill have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Toothill
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Toothill close to London?
About 70 miles from central London.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you cater in Toothill?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Toothill and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Toothill weddings: local tips
Toothill is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Weddings in Toothill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Historic houses near Toothill include South Stoneham House (4.3 miles south-east). 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, the nearest station is Romsey station, about 2.3 miles north-west. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO51, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Toothill for wedding paella catering include Ashfield (1 mile west), Upton (1 mile south), Lee (1 mile west), Rownhams (1 mile south-east) and North Baddesley (1 mile north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles east), Fareham (14 miles south-east), Totton (4 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Romsey Extra (1.8 miles north-west) and King Johns House (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us when speeches will be
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
More for events in Toothill
Step by step
The cooking is part of the entertainment. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in Toothill at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella 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 everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
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Live paella or other catering?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Prices and what affects them
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Perfect for your wedding in Toothill
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is close by, and the countryside around Toothill suits an outdoor reception.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Toothill? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own 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