Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Upper Burgate
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Burgate and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Upper Burgate
About our wedding paella catering in Upper Burgate
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Whether it is food for evening guests and relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts, we’ll put together a menu of Spanish desserts, evening paella and canapé tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Burgate frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Upper Burgate weddings: local tips
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. From the centre of Upper Burgate to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Upper Burgate is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Upper Burgate, such as Woodgreen Methodist Church, 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.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP6, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover weddings in Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
- Local schools include Fordingbridge Infant School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include Bat and Ball pub (0.9 miles north)
Questions from Upper Burgate
We’re having a ceremony at Woodgreen Methodist Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you come out to small places like Upper Burgate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Step by step
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 Upper Burgate at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
How to get a price
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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How we price wedding paella catering
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The date and rough timings
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
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.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Share your running order, including speeches
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Upper Burgate?
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Upper Burgate book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Nearby historic houses include Breamore House (1.6 miles north). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- How long the team stays
- VAT, if it applies
Why choose live paella in Upper Burgate?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why Upper Burgate hosts choose us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Towns and villages near Upper Burgate
Also in Upper Burgate
- 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