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Wedding paella catering in Tourner Bury, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Tourner Bury and the surrounding area.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Tourner Bury
Why choose wedding paella catering in Tourner Bury?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Tourner Bury, people book us for events such as:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Warblington station, about 4.1 miles north.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
Wedding paella catering in Tourner Bury, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Typical bookings include spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Tourner Bury, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Tourner Bury
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. At midsummer, sunset in Tourner Bury is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Common questions in Tourner Bury
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
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. Send us the reception address.
Is Tourner Bury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it is served.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
DIY paella versus live catering
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Live paella or other catering?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and suits a relaxed style. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book with us
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Places near Tourner Bury
Also in Tourner Bury
Tourner Bury weddings: local tips
Tourner Bury is about 1 mile north-east of South Hayling, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Tourner Bury and the surrounding area. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Historic houses near Tourner Bury include Warblington Castle (3.5 miles north). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. For outdoor photos, Hayling Billy is close by. The sea is within about 2 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
We cook at weddings all over PO11. Whether your wedding is on Tournerbury Lane, St Benedict Road and Beech Grove or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. For weddings just outside Tourner Bury, we cover South Hayling (1 mile south-west), West Town (1 mile west), Tye (2 miles north), Stoke (2 miles north) and North Hayling (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (5 miles north), Fareham (11 miles west), Horndean (8 miles north), Waterlooville (7 miles north-west) and Petersfield (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Eastney Beam Engine House (3.6 miles west) and St James Hospital (3.8 miles west). Not far away are Hayling Billy.
- Schools near Tourner Bury include The Hayling College (0.5 miles west) and The Hayling College (0.5 miles west)
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
- 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