Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Mattingley events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Mattingley and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near Mattingley
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
After service, we pack down our cooking area; any staff stay as long as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
Wedding paella catering in Mattingley, made fresh on the day
Saffron and garlic in the air has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. On the menu are table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and we’re regularly asked to cater food for evening guests and sharing-style wedding meals.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Mattingley, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Weddings in Mattingley: venues, ceremonies and travel
Mattingley is about 5 miles west of Yateley, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Mattingley and nearby villages. We cater in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 9 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: Hook station is about 2.5 miles away. For outdoor photos, The Marshes Local Nature Reserve is close by, and the countryside around Mattingley suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in RG27, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Reading Road and Bottle Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Other places close to Mattingley for wedding paella catering include Hound Green (1 mile north), Hazeley (1 mile north-east), Rotherwick (1 mile south-west), Lyde Green (2 miles west) and Heckfield (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles south-west), Farnborough (8 miles east), Fleet (6 miles south-east), Aldershot (9 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Odiham Castle (3.7 miles south) and West Green House Agricultural Museum (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Mattingley include The Marshes Local Nature Reserve and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Leather Bottle Public House (less than half a mile south)
Live paella or other catering?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Mattingley
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A clear, itemised quote
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Questions from Mattingley
How far is Mattingley from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Mattingley too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it’s short notice, it’s worth asking.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Do you come to Mattingley?
We do. Mattingley is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
Should we have more than one paella?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Mattingley?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Mattingley and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Mattingley, such as Mattingley Church, 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if it rains
- The venue requirements
- When payment is due
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How the day works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Golden-hour photos in Mattingley at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- 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
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
How to get a price
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Mattingley? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
What affects the price in Mattingley
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can fill in our quote form.
- 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