Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Chalton
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Chalton.
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering in Chalton
Diets, allergies and planning
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Pick a serving style
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Wedding paella catering in Chalton, cooked live
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner. Popular choices include table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re often booked for sharing-style wedding meals and evening wedding food.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Chalton, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in a separate pan.
Nearby places to Chalton
Other catering in Chalton
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
How we price wedding paella catering
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
The process
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Chalton, 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 generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning a paella wedding in Chalton
Chalton is about 3 miles north-east of Horndean, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Chalton will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Chalton to Southampton (19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Michael often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Nearby historic houses include Uppark (3.2 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across PO8. We also cook at weddings in Blendworth (2 miles south-west), Buriton (3 miles north), Forestside (3 miles south-east), West Marden (3 miles south-east) and Weston (4 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (12 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south), Fareham (12 miles south-west), Horndean (3 miles south-west), Alton (15 miles north) and Hedge End (15 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (1.2 miles north-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.7 miles north). Not far away are Windmill Hill.
Paella compared with other options
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Chalton
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
DIY paella versus live catering
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Common questions in Chalton
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Michael: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Chalton close to London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Chalton.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
For planners, venues and organisers
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
- 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