Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Upper Kingston, Hampshire
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Upper Kingston.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
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How our wedding paella catering works in Upper Kingston
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We cook canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and garden and marquee weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Kingston frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Weddings in Upper Kingston: venues, ceremonies and travel
Upper Kingston is in Hampshire. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Upper Kingston and the surrounding area. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Avon Tyrrell House (2.6 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. For outdoor photos, Linbrook Lake is close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Upper Kingston, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BH24, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also cook at weddings in Crow (1 mile east), Hightown (1 mile north-east), Bagnum (1 mile south-east), Ringwood (1 mile north) and Poulner (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), New Milton (7 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east), Marchwood (15 miles east) and Ashley (7 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (3.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elm Tree Inn (0.8 miles north)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Where we can cook in Upper Kingston
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Upper Kingston
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
Occasions we cook for in Upper Kingston
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Upper Kingston and Hampshire:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
If you’re marrying at a church near Upper Kingston, such as Trinity Congregational Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- Travel and parking costs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Parking and unloading
- The paellas you choose
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upper Kingston? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
How it works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. At midsummer, sunset in Upper Kingston is about 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.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
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Upper Kingston questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Trinity Congregational Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it is served at its best.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cater in Upper Kingston?
Yes, we do. Upper Kingston is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Why choose live paella in Upper Kingston?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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