Portsmouth · England
Wedding paella catering in Paulsgrove, Portsmouth
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Paulsgrove and Portsmouth, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Farm and barn venues
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Wedding paella catering for Paulsgrove events
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Paulsgrove
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so evening guests are fed and the dancing carries on. For informal wedding breakfasts and weddings with a Spanish theme, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, a paella wedding breakfast and canapé tapas for your guests.
Weddings in a place like Paulsgrove frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
- Where
- Paulsgrove (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Paulsgrove
What else we do in Paulsgrove
Weddings in Paulsgrove: venues, ceremonies and travel
Paulsgrove is about 3 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Paulsgrove or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Paulsgrove is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we cook. Our events stretch from Paulsgrove to Southampton (about 14 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east. If you are marrying at a church near Paulsgrove, such as St Michael and All Angels, 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. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Wherever your wedding is in PO6, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Bourne Road, Ludlow Road and Farmlea Road or the roads around them. Paulsgrove sits on or near the M27 and A27, which makes travel to your wedding easy. For weddings just outside Paulsgrove, we cover Wymering (1 mile east), Cosham (1 mile east), Hilsea (2 miles south-east), Widley (2 miles east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Baffins (3 miles south-east) and Portsea (4 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.1 miles east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Paulsgrove include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Castle View Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Sir Alec Rose pub (0.6 miles south)
Paulsgrove questions
Can you cook in Alexandra Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
What’s the nearest station to Paulsgrove for guests?
Cosham station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
How soon do we need to book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Even if it is short notice, it is worth asking.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Can you bring crockery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Do you do desserts?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
Can paella feel formal?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. Golden-hour photos in Paulsgrove at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Before we arrive
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Leave space around the cooking area
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Paulsgrove, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
Why choose live paella in Paulsgrove?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Paulsgrove
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- We cover Paulsgrove and the whole of Portsmouth
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
For event organisers in Paulsgrove
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Diets, allergies and planning
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Ask whether your venue allows outside caterers
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
What wedding paella catering costs
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Whether you need crockery
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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