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Wedding Paella Catering for Perham Down events
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 turns food into part of your wedding in Perham Down.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Wedding paella catering for Perham Down events
How our wedding paella catering works in Perham Down
At a wedding, paella is both the meal and a bit of a show. Guests drift over to watch the pans while the photos are being taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. We’re often asked to cater weddings with a Spanish theme and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, with a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas.
There is something special about a country wedding near Perham Down, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Where we can cook in Perham Down
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Step by step
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. In Perham Down, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
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Getting married in Perham Down?
Perham Down is about 7 miles west of Andover, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Perham Down, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Perham Down. Perham Down is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 25 miles away.
Quarley Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St James frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Here we cover the SP11 postcode area. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Perth Road, Somme Road and Upnor Close or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Great Shoddesden (1 mile east), Ludgershall (1 mile north), Tidworth (1 mile west), Kimpton (2 miles south-east) and Shipton Bellinger (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Andover (7 miles east), Whitchurch (13 miles east), East Anton (7 miles east), Picket Piece (8 miles east), Picket Twenty (8 miles east) and Finkley Down (8 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (1.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Quarley Hill.
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Events we cater in Perham Down
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For guests travelling by train, Grateley station is about 4.9 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deadline for final numbers
- VAT, if it applies
- How long the team stays
Perham Down: your questions answered
We are having a ceremony at Church of St James: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Which station should guests use for Perham Down?
The closest is Grateley station, roughly 4.9 miles away.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
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?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Accurate numbers help.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Catering for every guest
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Share your running order, including speeches
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. Your quote spells it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Perham Down
- A clear, itemised quote
- Events in Perham Down and across Hampshire
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What affects the price in Perham Down
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- Timings and hours
- Travel, parking and access
Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it is a garden or field
- The date and time of the event
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
- 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