Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Shedfield events
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Shedfield.
- Evening wedding food
- Barn and farm weddings
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering in Shedfield
Wedding paella catering in Shedfield, cooked live
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Whether it’s barn and farm weddings and civil partnerships and vow renewals, we’ll put together a menu of canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast and more.
Near Shedfield, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a summer wedding in Shedfield, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- We agree timings with you and your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
How to get a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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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. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Shedfield
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Why choose wedding paella catering in Shedfield?
Sharing food gets tables chatting, which suits a relaxed wedding.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Shedfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you are marrying at a church near Shedfield, such as Church of St John, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether travel is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- A clear list of what’s included
Planning a paella wedding in Shedfield
Shedfield is about 4 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. Anywhere in SO32, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Shedfield to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Botley station, about 2.6 miles west. Bishops Waltham Branch LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Here we cover the SO32 postcode area, and we can cater your wedding anywhere in it. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Upper Church Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Shedfield, we cover Shirrell Heath (1 mile north-east), Wickham (1 mile south-east), Kingsmead (1 mile east), Mislingford (2 miles north-east) and Swanmore (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (11 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Shedfield includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Schools near Shedfield include Swanmore College of Technology (1.8 miles north)
- Local pubs include Samuel's Rest pub (less than half a mile north)
For event organisers in Shedfield
Organising a club, school or community event in Shedfield? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
These details help us quote quickly:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
Planning wedding paella catering in Shedfield? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
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.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Shedfield questions
Which station should guests use for Shedfield?
Botley station, about 2.6 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Shedfield?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
What if photos overrun?
It happens. We time the rice to the actual running order, so it’s ready when you are.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a picture if you’re not sure.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
- 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