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Wedding paella catering in Great Shoddesden, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Great Shoddesden and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Wedding paella catering for Great Shoddesden events
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The number of people
- Distance and access to the venue
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
How our wedding paella catering works in Great Shoddesden
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapés, a tapas starter, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and dessert. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and we are frequently booked for blessings and vow renewals and weddings with lots of dietary needs.
Rural weddings around Great Shoddesden have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Common questions in Great Shoddesden
What’s the nearest station to Great Shoddesden for guests?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Great Shoddesden?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas for a clear quote.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
Why choose live paella in Great Shoddesden?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Great Shoddesden
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Great Shoddesden and across Hampshire
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
How the day works
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. Golden-hour photos in Great Shoddesden at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Should I cook it myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Great Shoddesden? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Towns and villages near Great Shoddesden
Also in Great Shoddesden
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Pick a serving style
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Send us the running order and speech times
We generally set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Great Shoddesden weddings: local tips
Great Shoddesden is about 6 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. From the centre of Great Shoddesden to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Great Shoddesden to Southampton (about 24 miles away).
For outdoor photos, Quarley Hill is close by, and the countryside around Great Shoddesden suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in SP11, we can cook for your guests. We also cook at weddings in Perham Down (1 mile west), Ludgershall (1 mile north-west), Kimpton (1 mile south) and Tidworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Andover (6 miles east), Whitchurch (12 miles east), East Anton (6 miles east), Overton (15 miles east), Picket Piece (7 miles east) and Picket Twenty (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Ludgershall Castle (1.4 miles north-west) and Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.2 miles east). Open spaces near Great Shoddesden include Quarley Hill.
- Schools near Great Shoddesden include The Wellington Academy (2.4 miles west)
Why choose wedding paella catering in Great Shoddesden?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Great Shoddesden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
Put the station on your invitation: Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- The deadline for final numbers
- Payment terms and deposit
- The venue requirements
- 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