Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Horseport
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Horseport.
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Book wedding paella catering in Horseport
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Horseport
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For evening wedding food and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Horseport, 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 and clearly labelled.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Horseport
Horseport is in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Horseport, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Horseport. Horseport is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Historic houses near Horseport include Breamore House (3 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in SP6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. From Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Horseport, we cover Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (less than half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Nearby schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The George Inn (less than half a mile west)
Perfect for your wedding in Horseport
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Horseport, people book us for events such as:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
For outdoor photos, Blashford Lakes is close by.
Comparing caterers
- The venue requirements
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Where we can cook in Horseport
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
Live paella or other catering?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and suits a relaxed style. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Horseport
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Drinks service on request
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
Catering for every guest
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue does not.
Towns and villages near Horseport
What else we do in Horseport
Horseport: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Horseport?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Horseport.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll suggest a split based on your guests.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Horseport?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. In Horseport, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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What affects the price in Horseport
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. The main things that affect it are:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Parking and unloading
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
- 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