Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in North Boarhunt, Hampshire
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in North Boarhunt. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Marquee and garden weddings
Wedding paella catering near North Boarhunt
How the day works
We work to your timings. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, sunset in North Boarhunt is about 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- 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.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
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How our wedding paella catering works in North Boarhunt
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: each paella has its own pan, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook evening paella, table tapas and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for barn and farm weddings and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
There is something special about a country wedding near North Boarhunt, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
FAQs for North Boarhunt
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of the Holy Trinity?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Is North Boarhunt too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater for suppliers?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes. We are happy to talk to your venue about access, timings and requirements.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, while the rice is cooking.
Is halal food available?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What affects the price in North Boarhunt
There’s nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- How many guests are eating
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- What the venue already provides
- The address or venue name
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in North Boarhunt, and we’ll put together a menu and price.
For event organisers in North Boarhunt
Organising a club, school or community event in North Boarhunt? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
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.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near North Boarhunt
North Boarhunt is about 4 miles north-east of Fareham, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in North Boarhunt, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. North Boarhunt is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near North Boarhunt, such as Church of the Holy Trinity, 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. Put the station on your invitation: Portchester station is about 3.3 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO17, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on Trampers Lane and Bere Farm Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Other places close to North Boarhunt for wedding paella catering include Hundred Acres (1 mile north-west), Wickham Common (1 mile west), Boarhunt (2 miles south), Crockerhill (2 miles south-west) and Southwick (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Winchester (14 miles north-west), Gosport (6 miles south), Havant (7 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south-west) and Horndean (6 miles east).
A little further out are Fareham Shopping Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around North Boarhunt includes Portsdown Hill and St Clair's Meadow.
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Space, weather and the venue
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, generally timed after the first dance.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why choose Love Paella in North Boarhunt
- We cover North Boarhunt and the whole of Hampshire
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
- 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