Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Foulford
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Foulford and the surrounding area.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Parties after a register office wedding
Wedding paella catering near Foulford
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Foulford
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Popular choices include canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and sharing-style wedding meals.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Foulford, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Foulford weddings: local tips
Foulford is in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Foulford, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Foulford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. We cook right across the region, from Foulford to Southampton (16 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Foulford, such as St John the Baptist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For outdoor photos, Linbrook Lake is close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Foulford, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BH24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Forest Corner (1 mile north-west), Shobley (1 mile north), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Hightown (1 mile south-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (7 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Foulford includes Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
Why choose live paella in Foulford?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Foulford
- We cover Foulford and the whole of Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
See Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
For event organisers in Foulford
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Dishes our guests love
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Events we cater in Foulford
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Historic houses near Foulford include Avon Tyrrell House (3.3 miles south). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Space, access and power needs
How we price wedding paella catering
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- The length of service
- Waiting and bar staff
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Details that help
To check availability and price, we need:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- What the venue already provides
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote.
FAQs for Foulford
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St John the Baptist?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Will you talk to our venue?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Do you do starters?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Also near Foulford
Also in Foulford
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. For a summer wedding in Foulford, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm 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.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. 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