Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ashlett events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Ashlett and across Hampshire.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Book wedding paella catering in Ashlett
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
How our wedding paella catering works in Ashlett
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. We cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and barn and farm weddings.
A wedding in a small place like Ashlett frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. 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: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Ashlett
Ashlett is about 4 miles south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO45, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Ashlett to Southampton (7 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 3.1 miles north. For outdoor photos, Mercury Marshes is close by, and the countryside around Ashlett suits an outdoor reception. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Ashlett, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in SO45, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Other places close to Ashlett for wedding paella catering include Stonehills (1 mile south-west), Fawley (1 mile west), Sprat's Down (1 mile south), Calshot (1 mile south-east) and Blackfield (1 mile south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (7 miles east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Coldeast (4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find Falcon Hotel (within half a mile west)
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A closer look at the menu
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Ashlett, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Ashlett
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Guest numbers
- How many courses
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
To speed things up, tell us:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Ashlett
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Events in Ashlett and across Hampshire
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Who books wedding paella catering in Ashlett?
It is a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Ashlett:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Ashlett, such as Church of All Saints, 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
- When payment is due
- How bad weather is handled
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
Questions from Ashlett
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
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.
What if photos overrun?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s served at its best.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
- 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