Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Wherwell, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wherwell: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
Book wedding paella catering in Wherwell
Wedding paella catering in Wherwell, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served straight away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include receptions after an intimate ceremony and weddings in a marquee or garden, serving canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
Near Wherwell, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, 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.
Occasions we cook for in Wherwell
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Wherwell and Hampshire:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Garden and marquee weddings
For outdoor photos, Mill Lake is close by, and the countryside around Wherwell suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether travel is included
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Wherwell
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and Holy Cross?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Wherwell too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you provide dessert?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
How many different paellas?
Two or three is usual: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We will help you decide the split.
Do you do starters?
Of course. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Wherwell at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Catering for every guest
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Pick a serving style
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
What affects the price in Wherwell
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Weddings in Wherwell: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wherwell is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Weddings in Wherwell are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Wherwell is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Wherwell to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Andover station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Planning photos in Longstock Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include High Street, Fair Piece and Beech Grove; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Wherwell Wood (1 mile north-west), Cottonworth (1 mile south-west), Chilbolton (1 mile south), Fullerton (1 mile south-west) and South Harewood (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (12 miles south) and Hyde (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover Museum (3.3 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include White Lion Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Wherwell
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
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Other catering in Wherwell
- 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