Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for East Cholderton events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in East Cholderton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in East Cholderton
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
How our wedding paella catering works in East Cholderton
Evening paella is a favourite: it’s hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. We cook evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with mixed diets.
Rural weddings around East Cholderton have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Nearby places to East Cholderton
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What affects the price in East Cholderton
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The number of people
- How many courses
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- Anything your venue supplies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, fill in our quote form.
East Cholderton questions
What’s the nearest station to East Cholderton for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 3.2 miles away.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so get in touch early.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
How it works
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. In East Cholderton, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Tell us your 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a paella wedding in East Cholderton
East Cholderton is about 4 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in East Cholderton will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. East Cholderton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Grateley station, about 3.2 miles south-west.
We cater weddings across SP11. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Mullenspond (1 mile north), Thruxton (1 mile north-west), Fyfield (1 mile north), Weyhill (1 mile north-east) and Red Post Bridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (15 miles south-east), Andover (4 miles east), Romsey (15 miles south), Hyde (15 miles south-east), Tidworth (5 miles north-west) and Weeke (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.5 miles east). Open spaces near East Cholderton include Anton Lakes and Quarley Hill.
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Inn (within half a mile north-west)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Choose pan-side or table service
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Why choose wedding paella catering in East Cholderton?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Quarley Hill is close by.
Comparing caterers
- Payment terms and deposit
- How bad weather is handled
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why East Cholderton hosts choose us
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price Or The cost guide.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
- 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