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Wedding Paella Catering in Totton
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Totton.
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Blessings and vow renewals
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Totton
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. For vow renewals and civil ceremonies and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
In a town like Totton, a church ceremony and a garden or marquee reception is a classic combination. That is ideal for live paella: it can be cooking during the photos. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What wedding paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Where we can cook in Totton
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- 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.
On the menu in Totton
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Planners, venues and businesses
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Totton
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Testwood Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Totton suits an outdoor reception.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- Allergen information for each dish
- A clear list of what’s included
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Weddings in Totton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Totton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Totton. Totton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Totton station, about 1 mile east. If you’re marrying at a church near Totton, such as Church of St Winfred, 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’s ready as guests arrive. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Totton, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in SO40, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Local streets include High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A35 and A36, Totton is simple for us to get to for your wedding. Other places close to Totton for wedding paella catering include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Totton include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so the timing is planned around your event. In Totton, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically 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.
- We check availability for 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 and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Common questions in Totton
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
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.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
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More for events in Totton
- 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