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Wedding paella catering in Wallington, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wallington: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Evening wedding food
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Wallington
Who books wedding paella catering in Wallington?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Put the station on your invitation: Fareham station is about 1 mile away.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- How bad weather is handled
Wedding paella catering in Wallington, cooked live
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook Spanish desserts, table tapas and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for blessings and vow renewals and marquee and garden weddings.
Weddings in a place like Wallington often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Wallington weddings: local tips
Wallington is about 1 mile east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Weddings in Wallington are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wallington is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Wallington to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
Portsdown Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Wallington suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in PO16, PO14 and PO17 is planned around your venue and timings. Local streets include Bath Lane, Drift Road and Osborn Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Wallington sits on or near the A32, which makes travel to your wedding easy. Close by, we cover weddings in Fareham Common (1 mile south-west), North Fareham (1 mile north), Fareham (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles north-east) and Crockerhill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (4 miles south), Havant (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles west) and Chandler's Ford (13 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (within half a mile west) and Knowle Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Wallington includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Harrison Primary School (0.5 miles west) and Cams Hill School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Golden Lion Public House (less than half a mile west)
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Wallington, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally 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.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
- Guest numbers
- How many staff you need
The cost per head normally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Wallington, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Wallington questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Wallington for guests?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 1 mile away.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Wallington?
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.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why Wallington hosts choose us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
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The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. Generally, we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Wallington
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- 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