Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Abbotts Barton 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 Abbotts Barton and across Hampshire.
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Abbotts Barton
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Abbotts Barton
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We’re frequently asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas.
In Abbotts Barton, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Abbotts Barton
Abbotts Barton is about 1 mile north of Winchester, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Abbotts Barton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Abbotts Barton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Winchester station is about 0.6 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Bartholomew's Church often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in SO23 and SO22, we plan around your venue. Streets in the area include Park Road, Nuns Road and Saxon Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. If your venue is just outside Abbotts Barton, we also cover Hyde (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile south), Weeke (1 mile west), Highcliffe (1 mile south) and Harestock (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles east) and Hedge End (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Abbotts Barton include Peter Symonds College (0.5 miles south-west) and Leigh House Hospital (1.4 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King Alfred pub (under half a mile south-west)
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Abbotts Barton, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
How to prepare
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Get a quote
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
What affects the price in Abbotts Barton
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, fill in our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
We generally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Abbotts Barton
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
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 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 keeps things simple.
Perfect for your wedding in Abbotts Barton
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Abbotts Barton and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Big weddings with every diet
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For outdoor photos, Winnall Moors is close by.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- What the price includes, item by item
Questions from Abbotts Barton
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
We’re having a ceremony at St Bartholomew's Church: can you cater afterwards?
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. Send us the reception address.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Places near Abbotts Barton
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- 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