Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Colbury
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Colbury and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Book wedding paella catering in Colbury
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Colbury at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- 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.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Colbury
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We’re often asked to cater evening food for extra guests and barn and farm weddings, serving Spanish desserts, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast.
Rural weddings around Colbury have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What affects the price in Colbury
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The length of service
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- The courses you’d like
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
Towns and villages near Colbury
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FAQs for Colbury
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Is Colbury too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, where your guests can watch.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Tell us when speeches will be
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
Who books wedding paella catering in Colbury?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Nearby historic houses include Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.3 miles east) and Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- How long the team stays
- The venue requirements
For planners, venues and organisers
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Colbury? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Colbury weddings: local tips
Colbury is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Hampshire. From the centre of Colbury to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
For outdoor photos, Testwood Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Colbury suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Ashurst New Forest station is about 1.2 miles away. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in SO40, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Colbury, we also cover Ashurst (1 mile west), Lyndhurst (4 miles south-west), Emery Down (4 miles south-west), Balmerlawn (6 miles south-west) and Brockenhurst (6 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (8 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (10 miles south).
A little further out are Ashurst Hospital (1 mile south-west) and National Dairy Museum (less than half a mile south). The countryside around Colbury includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Colbury include Hounsdown School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Forest Inn (under half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
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.
About the dishes
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Desserts
A sweet finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
- 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