Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Rockbourne
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Rockbourne. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Farm and barn venues
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How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you’re free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. In Rockbourne, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:05pm.
- Tell us your 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 pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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How our wedding paella catering works in Rockbourne
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. Whether it’s civil partnerships and vow renewals and rustic barn weddings, we will put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Rockbourne frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
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.
Rockbourne weddings: local tips
Rockbourne is in Hampshire. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Rockbourne and nearby villages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Rockbourne include Breamore House (2.4 miles east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cover weddings in every part of SP6. Close by, we cover weddings in Whitsbury (1 mile north-east), Damerham (2 miles south), Sandleheath (2 miles south), Ashford (3 miles south-east) and Alderholt (4 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Totton (15 miles east), Ringwood (9 miles south), Fordingbridge (3 miles south-east), St Leonards (9 miles south), Brockenhurst (15 miles south-east) and Poulner (8 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (3.3 miles south-east) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Cart Wheel Public House (0.9 miles east)
Also in Rockbourne
A closer look at the menu
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana, or your cake as dessert.
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Paella compared with other options
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Rockbourne
- Drinks service on request
- Catering across Hampshire, including Rockbourne
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Rockbourne questions
Is Rockbourne too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Andrew: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
What if photos overrun?
Tell us and we’ll adjust. We stay in touch with your coordinator and time the rice so it’s served at its best.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
When should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
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 do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How we price wedding paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Waiting and bar staff
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
Organising a club, school or community event in Rockbourne? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Where we can cook in Rockbourne
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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