Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Viables, Hampshire
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Viables and across Hampshire.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Viables
Common questions in Viables
What’s the nearest station to Viables for guests?
The closest is Basingstoke station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Could we have live paella in Hackwood Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Viables
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We are often asked to cater destination-style celebrations at home and food for evening guests, serving evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Weddings in a place like Viables frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
See How we price And What paella catering costs.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
Nearby places to Viables
What else we do in Viables
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Put us in touch with your venue
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Perfect for your wedding in Viables
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Farleigh Hill is close by.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Hosting a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Getting married in Viables?
Viables is about 1 mile south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. From the centre of Viables to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Viables is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 15 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Basingstoke station is about 1.3 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in RG21, RG22 and RG25, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Grove Road, Porter Road and Morley Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Cliddesden (1 mile south), Eastrop (1 mile north), Oakridge (1 mile north), Lychpit (2 miles north-east) and Old Basing (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Farnborough (14 miles east), Fleet (11 miles east), Aldershot (14 miles east), Alton (8 miles south-east), Yateley (13 miles north-east) and Tadley (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Willis Museum (0.9 miles north) and Festival Place (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Viables includes The Mill Field and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Queen Mary's College (under half a mile north) and The Costello School (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Jolly Farmer Public House (0.8 miles south-west)
Step by step
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. In Viables, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Viables? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
- 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