Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Ropley events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Ropley and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Evening food for extra guests
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Parties after a register office wedding
Planning an event in Ropley?
Planning the cooking area
We’ll agree the cooking spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
About our wedding paella catering in Ropley
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn gets guests excited about the meal. We are frequently asked to cater evening food for extra guests and parties after a register office wedding, with a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and evening paella.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Ropley, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Common questions in Ropley
Is Ropley close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Ropley?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
Do you take everything away?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Getting married in Ropley?
Ropley is about 7 miles south-west of Alton, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Ropley or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Ropley to Southampton (18 miles away).
Red Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Ropley suits an outdoor reception. Historic houses near Ropley include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-west) and Bentworth Hall (4.7 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
We cater weddings across the SO24 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your wedding is on School Lane, Church Lane and Hammond's Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Close by, we cover weddings in Ropley Dean (1 mile west), Gilbert Street (1 mile north-east), North Street (1 mile north), Kitwood (2 miles north-east) and Monkwood (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (10 miles west), Eastleigh (14 miles south-west), Horndean (12 miles south), Chandler's Ford (15 miles south-west) and Alton (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Barton Castle (4.1 miles north) and Alton Community Hospital (5.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Ropley includes Shutts Copse and Red Hill.
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- Whether you need crockery
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Guest numbers
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- Where the event is
- Anything your venue supplies
Planning wedding paella catering in Ropley? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
How the day works
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a summer wedding in Ropley, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is typically served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Send us the date, your venue or SO24 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why us?
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Drinks service on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Ropley? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Should I cook it myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
Nearby places to Ropley
Other catering in Ropley
- 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