Portsmouth · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Portsmouth
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Portsmouth.
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
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How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Whether you need crockery
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before booking.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The date and time of the event
- Expected numbers
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
How our wedding paella catering works in Portsmouth
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. Popular choices include evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and we are often booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and destination-style celebrations at home.
Wedding receptions in and around Portsmouth frequently use a hotel, a hired venue or a family garden. We’ll agree where to cook with your venue. Timings are planned around your event, whether that’s speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
- Where
- Portsmouth (PO6, PO4, PO1, PO2)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For event organisers in Portsmouth
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Plated wedding meals need a kitchen and more staff. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Portsmouth
- Catering across Portsmouth, including Portsmouth
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
Occasions we cook for in Portsmouth
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it is flexible.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Portsmouth book us for occasions like:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are hoping for photos in Alexandra Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- When final numbers are due
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
What happens on the day
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. In Portsmouth, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
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Dishes our guests love
Desserts
To finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Weddings in Portsmouth: venues, ceremonies and travel
Portsmouth is in England. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Portsmouth or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Portsmouth to Southampton (16 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Fratton station is about 0.9 miles away. For outdoor photos, Milton Locks is close by. With the coast within about 3 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
For wedding paella catering in PO6, PO4, PO1 and PO2, we plan around your venue and your guests. Local streets include Church Road, April Square and Rudmore Square; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. You’ll find Portsmouth on the A3 and A27, so it’s easy for us to reach with the van and pans. If your venue is just outside Portsmouth, we also cover Rudmore (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile south-west), North End (1 mile north), Fratton (1 mile south-east) and Kingston (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tricorn Centre (0.7 miles south-west) and Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Portsmouth include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (within half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Druids Arms (within half a mile north-east)
- Other local spots include Southsea (1.9 miles south)
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Portsmouth
Can you cook near the sea around Portsmouth?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Which station should guests use for Portsmouth?
Fratton station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
What else we do in Portsmouth
- 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