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Wedding Paella Catering for Cadnam events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Cadnam and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Cadnam events
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The number of people
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- How long we’re needed on site
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Expected numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
About our wedding paella catering in Cadnam
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re frequently asked to cater sharing-style wedding meals and evening food for extra guests, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Cadnam frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
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A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Events we cater in Cadnam
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Cadnam, people book us for events such as:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Ashurst New Forest station is about 3.1 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- How late numbers can change
- How each diet is kept separate
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Cadnam weddings: local tips
Cadnam is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Across the SO40 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. Cadnam is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Cadnam to Southampton (8 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Cadnam, such as Church of St Mary, 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. Copythorne Common nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. The New Forest National Park is within about 4 miles of Cadnam, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO40 postcode area. Local streets include Old Lyndhurst Road, White Hart Lane and Southampton Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. We also cook at weddings in Wittensford (1 mile west), Bartley (1 mile south-east), Copythorne (1 mile north-east), Newbridge (1 mile north) and Winsor (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.2 miles east) and National Dairy Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Cadnam includes Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find The White Hart pub (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Cadnam
Is Cadnam too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater in Cadnam?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Cadnam is within our area. To check your date, send us your details through our quote form.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How the day works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. In Cadnam, 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. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. The cost per head generally falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Cadnam
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Cadnam
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
- 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