Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Leckford, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Leckford. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Sharing-style wedding meals
Wedding paella catering for Leckford events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Leckford
We can do the whole day or just one part: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we’re regularly asked to cater spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and garden and marquee weddings.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Leckford, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Leckford
How far is Leckford from London?
Roughly 64 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Longstock Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
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 will suggest a split based on your guests.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Towns and villages near Leckford
What else we do in Leckford
Occasions we cook for in Leckford
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
For outdoor photos, Mill Lake is close by, and the countryside around Leckford suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- How each diet is kept separate
- The deposit and payment dates
- Who provides the crockery
- How bad weather is handled
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why choose Love Paella in Leckford
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Catering across Hampshire, including Leckford
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Read How we price And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
For event organisers in Leckford
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Weddings in Leckford: venues, ceremonies and travel
Leckford is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Leckford, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Leckford is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Planning photos in Longstock Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first. If you’re marrying at a church near Leckford, such as Church of St Nicholas, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Here we cover the SO20 postcode area. If your venue is just outside Leckford, we also cover Longstock (1 mile west), Fullerton (1 mile north), Cottonworth (1 mile north), Chilbolton (2 miles north-east) and Stockbridge (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.6 miles north). Open spaces near Leckford include Mill Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Peat Spade Public House (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Waiting and bar staff
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The length of service
Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
- What the venue already provides
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Leckford is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food 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 plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Check the venue allows live cooking
Getting a price
We quote for each event separately, so the price fits what you actually want. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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