Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Longstock events
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Longstock.
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering for Longstock events
How our wedding paella catering works in Longstock
Timing is everything with paella: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. Whether it’s wedding receptions after a small ceremony and rustic barn weddings, we will put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and canapé tapas for your guests.
Rural weddings around Longstock have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Perfect for your wedding in Longstock
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Evening food for extra guests
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Longstock Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
A closer look at the menu
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice before the paella arrives.
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
FAQs for Longstock
How far is Longstock from London?
Roughly 65 miles from the centre of London.
Is Longstock too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Send us the running order and speech times
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
What affects the price in Longstock
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Distance and access to the venue
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Longstock, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
Also near Longstock
Also in Longstock
Planning a paella wedding in Longstock
Longstock is about 5 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Longstock will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. Longstock is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Longstock to Southampton (about 15 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Longstock suits an outdoor reception.
We cover weddings in every part of the SO20 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cook at weddings in Leckford (1 mile east), Stockbridge (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles north-east), Cottonworth (2 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (9 miles south-east), Eastleigh (13 miles south-east), Andover (5 miles north), Totton (15 miles south), Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-east) and Romsey (10 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (5.8 miles north). Open spaces near Longstock include Mill Lake.
- Pubs nearby include The Peat Spade Public House (less than half a mile east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we are happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why choose Love Paella in Longstock
- Catering across Hampshire, including Longstock
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. In Longstock, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- 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 clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Related guides
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