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Wedding Paella Catering in Hartley Mauditt
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Hartley Mauditt and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering in Hartley Mauditt
Weddings in Hartley Mauditt: venues, ceremonies and travel
Hartley Mauditt is about 3 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Hartley Mauditt or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Hartley Mauditt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 18 miles away.
Selborne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Hartley Mauditt suits an outdoor reception. For guests travelling by train, Alton station is about 2.5 miles away.
Wedding paella catering in GU34 is planned around your venue and timings. Close by, we cover weddings in East Worldham (1 mile north), Oakhanger (2 miles east), Upper Farringdon (2 miles west), Farringdon (2 miles west) and Chawton (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (12 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (12 miles north-east), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (12 miles north-east) and Alton (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Alton Community Hospital (2.5 miles north-west) and The Romany Museum (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Hartley Mauditt includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Hartley Mauditt
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. On the menu are evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and blessings and vow renewals.
A wedding in a small place like Hartley Mauditt frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
How the day works
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. For a summer wedding in Hartley Mauditt, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm 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.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Hartley Mauditt, and we will put together a menu and price.
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What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- How long we’re needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Roughly how many adults and children
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
Where we can cook in Hartley Mauditt
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hartley Mauditt
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Occasions we cook for in Hartley Mauditt
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Hartley Mauditt book us for occasions like:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Rustic barn weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Destination-style celebrations at home
If you are marrying at a church near Hartley Mauditt, such as St Leonard's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
- Staff numbers and hours
What’s in the pans
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Questions from Hartley Mauditt
We’re having a ceremony at St Leonard's Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Hartley Mauditt for guests?
Alton station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Do you do starters?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Working with your venue
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re 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.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Why us?
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Events in Hartley Mauditt and across Hampshire
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Nearby places to Hartley Mauditt
Other catering in Hartley Mauditt
- 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