Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Andover Down
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Andover Down. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
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How our wedding paella catering works in Andover Down
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. For farm and barn venues and garden and marquee weddings, we can cook canapé tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
Rural weddings around Andover Down have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Paella compared with other options
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Andover Down
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria and bar staff available
- No hidden extras in your quote
- We cover Andover Down and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a paella wedding in Andover Down
Andover Down is about 2 miles east of Andover, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SP11, we can cook for your guests. Andover Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Andover Down to Southampton (20 miles away).
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in SP11, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From London Road and The Middleway or anywhere nearby, we will bring the pans to you. We also cook at weddings in Picket Piece (1 mile north), Finkley Down (1 mile north-west), Picket Twenty (1 mile south-west), Finkley (1 mile north-west) and East Anton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles east), Winchester (12 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (11 miles south-east), Tidworth (10 miles west) and Weeke (11 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Andover War Memorial Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (1 mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Schools near Andover Down include Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west) and Winton Community Academy (1.3 miles west)
For planners, venues and organisers
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, 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.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
The pans are often set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Before you choose a spot
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
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Andover Down: your questions answered
Is Andover Down close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Andover Down too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What about pudding?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
Will there be enough food?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What happens on the day
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 while the paella cooks. In Andover Down, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Tell us when you want to eat
Getting a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can fill in our quote form.
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Events we cater in Andover Down
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Andover Down:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
For guests travelling by train, Andover station is about 2.6 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- 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