Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Southington, Hampshire
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 Southington.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering near Southington
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Southington
We plan the wedding menu with you, course by course, to suit your guests, venue and budget. Whether it’s civil partnerships and vow renewals and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we’ll put together a menu of table tapas, evening paella and Spanish desserts.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Southington, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and a queue moves quickly.
Where we can cook in Southington
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
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Perfect for your wedding in Southington
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Farm and barn venues
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Big weddings with every diet
For outdoor photos, Ladle Hill is close by.
Before you book anyone
- The venue requirements
- What happens if it rains
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Southington: your questions answered
How far is Southington from London?
About 54 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Southington?
The closest is Overton station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Who clears up?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. In Southington, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it’s nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Southington
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
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. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Southington
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
What affects the price in Southington
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Travel, parking and access
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Roughly how many adults and children
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just use our quote form.
Southington weddings: local tips
Southington is about 8 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Southington, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Southington to Reading (19 miles away).
If you are marrying at a church near Southington, such as Church of St Mary, 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 the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Overton station, about 1.1 miles north-east.
Wherever your wedding is in RG25, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Vinns Lane, London Road and Dellands Lane; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Overton (1 mile east), Quidhampton (1 mile north-east), Laverstoke (1 mile south-west), Freefolk (1 mile west) and Wells-in-the-Field (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (8 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (10 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
The countryside around Southington includes Ladle Hill.
- Local pubs include The Greyhound pub (0.5 miles east)
- 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