Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Long Sutton
Looking for wedding paella catering in Long Sutton? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Long Sutton
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Long Sutton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For garden and marquee weddings and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Long Sutton, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Events we cater in Long Sutton
Couples choose paella because it feels relaxed and generous, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before you book
- Space, access and power needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- How each diet is kept separate
- When payment is due
Should I cook it myself?
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.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Planning a paella wedding in Long Sutton
Long Sutton is about 5 miles north of Alton, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Long Sutton, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Long Sutton to Guildford (16 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Bentley (Hampshire) station, about 4.2 miles south-east.
For wedding paella catering in RG29, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include The Street, Wingate Meadow and Wingate Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Close by, we cover weddings in South Warnborough (1 mile west), Well (1 mile east), Bidden (2 miles west), Odiham (2 miles north) and Little Hoddington (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (8 miles north-west), Farnborough (9 miles north-east), Fleet (6 miles north-east), Aldershot (8 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Petersfield (15 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Odiham Castle (3 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dogmersfield Lake and Holybourne Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lord Wandsworth College (0.7 miles south-east) and Robert May's School (2.4 miles north)
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Long Sutton is about 9:25pm, 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.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Long Sutton
Which station should guests use for Long Sutton?
The closest is Bentley (Hampshire) station, roughly 4.2 miles away.
Is Long Sutton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
What affects the price in Long Sutton
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Guest numbers
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Send us the date, your venue or RG29 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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Other catering in Long Sutton
Space, weather and the venue
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Long Sutton
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Drinks service on request
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- 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