Isle of Wight · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Moortown
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food makes the food a highlight of your wedding in Moortown.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering in Moortown
How our wedding paella catering works in Moortown
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for informal wedding breakfasts and farm and barn venues.
A wedding in a small place like Moortown frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Moortown (PO30)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Also available
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Moortown
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Catering across the Isle of Wight, including Moortown
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Moortown?
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Moortown and the Isle of Wight:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
For outdoor photos, Brighstone Down is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit and payment dates
- How bad weather is handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Getting married in Moortown?
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. From the centre of Moortown to the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 125 places across the Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Mottistone Manor (1.3 miles west) and Westcourt Manor (1.6 miles east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. If you’re marrying at a church near Moortown, such as St. Mary's Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Wherever your wedding is in PO30, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your wedding could be at a home on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or the roads around them. For weddings just outside Moortown, we cover Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). Some remote venues need extra planning, so contact us in good time.
Nearby you’ll also find Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Bishops pub (under half a mile south)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
What happens on the day
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so even a long queue moves. When service is finished, we pack down. Golden-hour photos in Moortown at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Also in Moortown
What affects the price in Moortown
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Parking and unloading
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Details that help
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Moortown
Can you cater a reception after a service at St. Mary's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Moortown?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can we have a tasting?
Mention a tasting in your enquiry, and we will explain how it works.
Working with your venue
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, typically timed after the first dance.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
- 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