Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Newfound, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Newfound: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
Live wedding paella catering in Newfound
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Newfound
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Events in Newfound and across Hampshire
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Newfound
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. For receptions after an intimate ceremony and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we can cook evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
There is something special about a country wedding near Newfound, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so the cooking area needs a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Perfect for your wedding in Newfound
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Nearby historic houses include The Vyne (4.8 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- Space, access and power needs
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
Towns and villages near Newfound
Also in Newfound
What happens on the day
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Newfound at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- First, we check 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, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Common questions in Newfound
What’s the nearest station to Newfound for guests?
Basingstoke station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre.
How far is Newfound from London?
About 49 miles from central London.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for 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 picture if you’re not sure.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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.
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.
For planners, venues and organisers
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Planning a paella wedding in Newfound
Newfound is about 3 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Newfound, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 683 places across Hampshire. Our events stretch from Newfound to Reading (about 15 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Basingstoke station is about 3.5 miles away. Couples marrying at local churches such as St John's often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
We cover weddings in every part of RG23 and the streets around it. Your wedding could be at a home on Fox Lane, Dellfield and Foxmoor Close. If your venue is just outside Newfound, we also cover Oakley (1 mile south-west), Worting (1 mile east), Buckskin (1 mile east), Kempshott (2 miles south-east) and Ibworth (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (3 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south-west), Fleet (14 miles east), Andover (14 miles west), Alton (11 miles south-east) and Yateley (15 miles east).
A little further out are The Malls (3.5 miles east) and Willis Museum (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Daneshill Park Woods and Farleigh Hill.
- Local schools include Bishop Challoner Catholic Secondary School (1.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Fox pub (less than half a mile south-west)
What’s in the pans
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.
- 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