Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Waterlooville events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Waterlooville and across Hampshire.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Waterlooville
Working with your venue
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Waterlooville
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Whether it is weddings with a Spanish theme and farm and barn venues, we can cook canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella for your guests.
For a wedding in Waterlooville, a marquee in a family garden or a hall with outside space keeps things personal. Live paella suits that kind of day. Timings are planned around your event, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Count day and evening guests separately
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Occasions we cook for in Waterlooville
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We often cook for:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you’re marrying at a church near Waterlooville, such as Saint George's, 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 it is ready as guests arrive.
Before booking anyone
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether travel is included
- Who provides the crockery
- When payment is due
Waterlooville weddings: local tips
Waterlooville is about 6 miles north of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Waterlooville or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Warblington Castle (4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Bedhampton station, about 2.6 miles south-east.
We cook at weddings all over PO7 and PO8 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on London Road, Chillingham Square and Aysgarth Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Waterlooville, we also cover Hart Plain (1 mile north), Purbrook (1 mile south), Cowplain (1 mile north), Soake (1 mile north-west) and Purbrook Heath (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Hedge End (12 miles west), Petersfield (9 miles north-east) and Locks Heath (10 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (2.7 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (3.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Waterlooville include Cowplain Community School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Denmead Queen pub (under half a mile south-east)
Waterlooville: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Waterlooville?
The closest is Bedhampton station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
We are having a ceremony at Saint George's: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Waterlooville?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Waterlooville is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The address or venue name
- What the venue already provides
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
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 Waterlooville is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Waterlooville? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
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More for events in Waterlooville
- 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