Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Deane
Looking for wedding paella catering in Deane? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Deane
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Deane, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Deane
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Typical bookings include big weddings with every diet and rustic barn weddings, with evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts.
There is something special about a country wedding near Deane, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Why choose live paella in Deane?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Deane
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Events in Deane and across Hampshire
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Common questions in Deane
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is Deane too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Weddings in Deane: venues, ceremonies and travel
Deane is about 5 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Deane, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Deane to Reading (about 17 miles away).
Farleigh Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Deane suits an outdoor reception. If you are marrying at a church near Deane, such as Church of All Saints, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Wedding paella catering in RG25 is planned around your venue. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Oakley (2 miles east), Overton (2 miles west), Quidhampton (2 miles west), Newfound (2 miles east) and North Waltham (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles east), Winchester (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Alton (12 miles south-east), Tadley (8 miles north-east) and Hook (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Park Prewett Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Farleigh Hill.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there is shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Diets, allergies and planning
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Other catering in Deane
- 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