Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Old Basing events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Old Basing and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Old Basing?
Catering for every guest
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Count day and evening guests separately
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Wedding paella catering in Old Basing, cooked live
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Typical bookings include farm and barn venues and parties after a register office wedding, with Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas.
A farm or garden wedding near Old Basing suits live paella. We need level ground and access. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Places near Old Basing
What else we do in Old Basing
Dishes our guests love
Paella wedding breakfast
Two or three paellas, served from the pans or brought to the tables, with bread and salad.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
DIY paella versus live catering
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Old Basing questions
Could we have live paella in Eastrop Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Is Old Basing close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
What if the timings change?
It happens. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is ready when you are.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will talk it through before the day.
How do you work out quantities?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
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 simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Old Basing?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Farm and barn venues
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- How long the team stays
- A clear list of what’s included
- Who provides the crockery
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Where we can cook in Old Basing
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Getting married in Old Basing?
Old Basing is about 3 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Old Basing, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Old Basing. Old Basing is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Old Basing to Reading (13 miles away).
If you’re hoping for photos in Eastrop Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. The Mill Field nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Old Basing suits an outdoor reception.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG24, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. From The Street, London Road and Paulet Place or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Lychpit (1 mile west), Mapledurwell (1 mile east), Andwell (1 mile east), Water End (2 miles east) and Chineham (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (3 miles west), Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (9 miles south) and Yateley (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Festival Place (1.9 miles west) and Basing House (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Old Basing includes Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Nearby schools include The Costello School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile west)
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Step by step
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. At midsummer, sunset in Old Basing is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
How to prepare
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- 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