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Wedding Paella Catering in Coxford
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Coxford: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Book wedding paella catering in Coxford
Wedding paella catering in Coxford, cooked live
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. Typical bookings include weddings with a Spanish theme and farm and barn venues, serving canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Coxford often feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
- Where
- Coxford (SO16, SO15)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Special diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Planning a paella wedding in Coxford
Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Coxford and the surrounding area. We cater in all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For outdoor photos, Testwood Lakes is close by, and the countryside around Coxford suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Redbridge station, about 1.6 miles south-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 8 miles of Coxford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cook at weddings all over SO16 and SO15 and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to Coxford for wedding paella catering include Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Anne Hospital (under half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Millbrook Community School (0.5 miles west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Coxford
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Jude's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it’s ready when you are.
Do you do desserts?
Yes. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. 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. In Coxford, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is normally 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
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Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why choose Love Paella in Coxford
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- No hidden extras in your quote
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Coxford? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Who books wedding paella catering in Coxford?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: watch the pans.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Rustic barn weddings
If you’re hoping for photos in St James' Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What your quote should include
- Who provides the crockery
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
What affects the price in Coxford
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Distance and access to the venue
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Coxford, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
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Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we’ll adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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