Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Bordon events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Bordon and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Planning an event in Bordon?
DIY paella versus live catering
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
About our wedding paella catering in Bordon
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Typical bookings include spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and blessings and vow renewals, with table tapas, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts.
Weddings in a place like Bordon frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. You will know exactly what’s included before booking: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Bordon questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at St Mark's Sacred Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What happens if it rains?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you cater in Bordon?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Bordon and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Bordon?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Farm and barn venues
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mark's Sacred Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
What happens on the day
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan at the agreed time. For a summer wedding in Bordon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- 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.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including 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.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
Why us?
- Sangria and bar staff available
- We cover Bordon and the whole of Hampshire
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Weddings in Bordon: venues, ceremonies and travel
Bordon is about 10 miles south-west of Aldershot, in Hampshire. Weddings in Bordon are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Bordon is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Bordon to Guildford (about 16 miles away).
Deadwater Valley nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Liphook station, about 4.1 miles south-east. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Bordon, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, Station Road and Cobbett Square or the roads around them. Bordon sits on or near the A325 and B3002, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Pinewood Village (1 mile north), Deadwater (1 mile east), Whitehill (1 mile south), Lindford (1 mile north-east) and Hollywater (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (8 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include The Romany Museum (3.6 miles west) and Chase Community Hospital (0.6 miles south). Open spaces near Bordon include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Schools near Bordon include Mill Chase Academy (0.6 miles east)
How we price wedding paella catering
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we’re needed on site
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The venue or postcode
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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