Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Crofton, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Crofton and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering near Crofton
About our wedding paella catering in Crofton
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include evening paella, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings in a marquee or garden and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
Rural weddings around Crofton have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Also near Crofton
What else we do in Crofton
Getting married in Crofton?
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Crofton to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 2.1 miles north. West of the River Alver nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Crofton suits an outdoor reception. With the coast within about 6 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO14 and PO13, we can cook for your guests. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Baycroft School (under half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Events we cater in Crofton
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Crofton:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you’re marrying at a church near Crofton, such as Peel Common Mission Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Larger events normally cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Crofton
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Sangria and bar staff available
- A clear, itemised quote
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Space, weather and the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Common questions in Crofton
Can you cook near the sea around Crofton?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How far is Crofton from London?
About 67 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on presentation and service.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapés with drinks or tapas for the tables, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Can we try the food first?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Pick a serving style
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Crofton is about 9:20pm, 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.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
- 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