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Wedding paella catering in Botley, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Botley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Botley events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Botley
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we are often booked for spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and farm and barn venues.
For a smaller place like Botley, a garden or farm wedding is frequently the dream. We need level ground and access. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Questions from Botley
Can you cook near the sea around Botley?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Botley from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What if photos overrun?
We adapt. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you are weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Events in Botley and across Hampshire
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
Who books wedding paella catering in Botley?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Staff numbers and hours
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
The process
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Golden-hour photos in Botley at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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Before you choose a spot
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Other catering in Botley
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Botley
Botley is about 1 mile east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. From the centre of Botley to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.
For outdoor photos, Swanwick Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Botley suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Botley station is about 0.8 miles away. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over SO30. Streets in the area include High Street, Boswell Close and Bailey Close, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. You will find Botley on the A334, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Boorley Green (1 mile north), Curdridge (2 miles east), Curbridge (2 miles south-east), Durley (2 miles north) and Horton Heath (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (9 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Netley Castle (4.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Botley includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Wildern School (1.2 miles west) and Wildern School (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Dolphin Hotel The Dolphin Public House (under half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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