Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in West Wellow
Something 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 in West Wellow.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering near West Wellow
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Connect us with your coordinator
If things run late, and we’ll adapt the timing so the paella is served at its best.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
How our wedding paella catering works in West Wellow
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and rustic barn weddings.
A wedding in a small place like West Wellow often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
What wedding paella catering costs
We will give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How many courses
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but these help:
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Expected numbers
- Which courses you have in mind
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in West Wellow, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Planning the cooking area
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
How it works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. Golden-hour photos in West Wellow at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Getting married in West Wellow?
West Wellow is about 5 miles west of Romsey, in Hampshire. From the centre of West Wellow to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. West Wellow is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from West Wellow to Southampton (9 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Copythorne Common is close by, and the countryside around West Wellow suits an outdoor reception. If you’re marrying at a church near West Wellow, such as Church of St Margaret, 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. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of West Wellow, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
Here we cover the SO51 postcode area. Whether your wedding is on Wheatears Drive, Gazing Lane and Reeves Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. We also cook at weddings in Canada (1 mile south), East Wellow (1 mile south-east), Blackhill (1 mile south-east), Plaitford Green (1 mile north) and The Frenches (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles south-east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (15 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
- Nearby schools include Embley (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rockingham Arms (0.9 miles south)
Nearby places to West Wellow
Also in West Wellow
Perfect for your wedding in West Wellow
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include Landford Manor (2 miles west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before you book anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- How long the team stays
- Space, access and power needs
- Who provides the crockery
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in West Wellow? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
West Wellow questions
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Margaret: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to West Wellow for guests?
The closest is Romsey station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
- 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