Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Hamble-le-Rice and across Hampshire.
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening food for extra guests
Wedding paella catering for Hamble-le-Rice events
About our wedding paella catering in Hamble-le-Rice
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Weddings in a place like Hamble-le-Rice frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. A huge pan on the lawn fits right in. Let us know about access for the van. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Hamble-le-Rice
Hamble-le-Rice is about 3 miles east of Hythe, in Hampshire. From the centre of Hamble-le-Rice to the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Hamble-le-Rice is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hamble station, about 0.8 miles north. For outdoor photos, Mercury Marshes is close by. The New Forest National Park is within about 7 miles of Hamble-le-Rice, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. With the coast within about a mile, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
Here we cover the SO31 postcode area, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Your wedding could be at a home on High Street, College Close and Deanfield Close. Main roads around Hamble-le-Rice include the B3397, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Hamble-le-Rice, we cover Hound (1 mile north-west), Butlocks Heath (1 mile north-west), Netley (2 miles north-west), Bursledon (2 miles north) and Old Netley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north), Fareham (6 miles east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
A little further out are Coldeast (1.9 miles east) and St Andrew's Castle (0.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hamble-le-Rice include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hamble-le-Rice include The Hamble School (0.9 miles north)
- Local pubs include Ye Old White Harte Public House (under half a mile east)
Also near Hamble-le-Rice
More for events in Hamble-le-Rice
Who books wedding paella catering in Hamble-le-Rice?
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and because guests remember it.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
Historic houses near Hamble-le-Rice include Medieval Merchant's House (4.4 miles north-west) and Southampton Tudor House and Garden (4.5 miles north-west). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for each dish
- Whether travel is included
- The deadline for final numbers
- A clear list of what’s included
Where we can cook in Hamble-le-Rice
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
What’s in the pans
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Golden-hour photos in Hamble-le-Rice at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Hamble-le-Rice: your questions answered
How far is Hamble-le-Rice from London?
Roughly 69 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Why choose live paella in Hamble-le-Rice?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Hamble-le-Rice
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff, whichever suits your day.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Planners, venues and businesses
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we will follow them.
- 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