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Wedding Paella Catering in Shipton Bellinger
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 Shipton Bellinger.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Shipton Bellinger?
About our wedding paella catering in Shipton Bellinger
Paella has a natural rhythm: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. Typical bookings include rustic barn weddings and weddings with a Spanish theme, serving evening paella, a paella wedding breakfast and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Shipton Bellinger have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Getting married in Shipton Bellinger?
Shipton Bellinger is in Hampshire. For a wedding in Shipton Bellinger, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. Shipton Bellinger is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Shipton Bellinger to Southampton (about 23 miles away).
If you’re marrying at a church near Shipton Bellinger, such as Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it’s ready as guests arrive. Beacon Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Shipton Bellinger suits an outdoor reception.
For wedding paella catering in SP9, we plan around your venue. Whether your wedding is on High Street, Gardeners Green and Hedges Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. If your venue is just outside Shipton Bellinger, we also cover Tidworth (2 miles north), Perham Down (3 miles north-east), Kimpton (3 miles east), Great Shoddesden (4 miles north-east) and Ludgershall (4 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Andover (8 miles east), Whitchurch (15 miles east), East Anton (9 miles east), Picket Piece (10 miles east), Picket Twenty (10 miles east) and Finkley Down (10 miles east).
A little further out are Ludgershall Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Beacon Hill and Winterbourne Downs RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Shipton Bellinger include The Wellington Academy (2.3 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Boot Inn (within half a mile east)
Should I cook it myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Shipton Bellinger
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Served hot, straight from the pan
Events we cater in Shipton Bellinger
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Common bookings include:
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Rustic barn weddings
For guests travelling by train, Grateley station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
- The deadline for final numbers
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the burners and pans and start cooking the sofrito and stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. For a summer wedding in Shipton Bellinger, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is typically served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 4:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- How many staff you need
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Shipton Bellinger
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: 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 normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you come out to small places like Shipton Bellinger?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you bring crockery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we’ll check with you and the venue.
When do you arrive?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Is halal food available?
Yes, we do. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in a separate pan.
What we need at the venue
Every venue is different, so we’ll ask about yours when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
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Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Pick a serving style
- Book early for summer Saturdays
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, usually timed after the first dance.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Shipton Bellinger? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
- 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