Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Lindford events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Lindford and across Hampshire.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Big weddings with every diet
Book wedding paella catering in Lindford
Getting married in Lindford?
Lindford is about 6 miles east of Alton, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Lindford and the surrounding area. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Lindford to Guildford (about 15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Liphook station is about 3.9 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the Surrey Hills National Landscape within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Here we cover the GU35 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mount Pleasant Road, Taylors Lane and Liphook Road, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. For weddings just outside Lindford, we cover Deadwater (1 mile south-west), Pinewood Village (1 mile west), Bordon (1 mile south-west), Standford (1 mile south-east) and Headley (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (15 miles north-west), Farnborough (13 miles north), Fleet (11 miles north), Aldershot (10 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chase Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Mill Chase Academy (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Holly Bush Inn (0.8 miles east)
Wedding paella catering in Lindford, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. On the menu are table tapas, evening paella and a paella wedding breakfast, and we’re regularly asked to cater relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and rustic barn weddings.
Weddings in a place like Lindford frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
For event organisers in Lindford
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Lindford
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price Or What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Lindford
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How many staff you need
- Distance and access to the venue
- Whether you need crockery
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
If speeches or photos run over, tell us, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
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Perfect for your wedding in Lindford
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- Any travel, parking or access charges
How the day works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Lindford is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Give us your final numbers and diets
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, fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about wedding paella catering in Lindford
We are having a ceremony at Church of All Saints: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What’s the nearest station to Lindford for guests?
The closest is Liphook station, roughly 3.9 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you cater in Lindford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, and Lindford is within our area and the rest of Hampshire. To check your date, use our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Lindford?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Lindford
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- 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