Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Welborne
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Welborne: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Rustic barn weddings
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Welborne
Wedding paella catering in Welborne, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. On the menu are evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and we are often booked for farm and barn venues and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
A wedding in a small place like Welborne often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
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.
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Space, weather and the venue
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Weddings in Welborne: venues, ceremonies and travel
Welborne is about 2 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. From the centre of Welborne to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Welborne is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Fareham station, about 1.9 miles south. For outdoor photos, Swanwick Lakes is close by. The sea is within about 6 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wedding paella catering in PO17 is planned around your venue and your guests. We also cook at weddings in Crockerhill (1 mile east), Wickham Common (1 mile north-east), North Fareham (1 mile south-east), Hundred Acres (2 miles north-east) and Fareham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (8 miles east) and Totton (14 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Carron Row Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (0.9 miles south-west)
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
FAQs for Welborne
Is Welborne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for Welborne?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it’s worth asking.
Do you work with our venue?
Of course. We will speak to your venue about access and timings.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can you provide dessert?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
How the day works
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 we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Welborne is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food 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.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Related guides
The menu, dish by dish
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, quick to serve and filling.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Perfect for your wedding in Welborne
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Farm and barn venues
If you’re marrying at a church near Welborne, such as Church of St Francis, 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.
What your quote should include
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- The venue requirements
- Who provides the crockery
Prices and what affects them
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we’re needed on site
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Any dietary needs and allergies
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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