Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Sprat's Down events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sprat's Down and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Sprat's Down events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Sprat's Down
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts and evening wedding food.
A wedding in a small place like Sprat's Down 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. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Perfect for your wedding in Sprat's Down
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where plated meals are harder.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
Put the station on your invitation: Hamble station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The venue requirements
- The wet-weather plan
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Bowls and boards set down in the middle of each table, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Working with your venue
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Planning a paella wedding in Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Weddings in Sprat's Down are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cook in 683 places in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 8 miles away.
If you are marrying at a church near Sprat's Down, such as St George, 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. Historic houses near Sprat's Down include Beaulieu Palace House (4.7 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 5 miles of Sprat's Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wherever your wedding is in SO45, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find Falcon Hotel (1 mile north)
Catering for every guest
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapés during the photos keep hunger at bay.
Other catering in Sprat's Down
Planning the cooking area
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Sprat's Down
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
Why choose live paella in Sprat's Down?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
Why Sprat's Down hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A quote that spells everything out
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Served hot, straight from the pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
Common questions in Sprat's Down
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
What’s the nearest station to Sprat's Down for guests?
Hamble station, about 4 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
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.
Do you take everything away?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, including Hampshire. See all areas.
What happens on the day
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. At midsummer, sunset in Sprat's Down is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. 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.
- 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