Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Stockbridge, 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 in Stockbridge.
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Planning an event in Stockbridge?
About our wedding paella catering in Stockbridge
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. On the menu are Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for marquee and garden weddings and receptions after an intimate ceremony.
A wedding in a small place like Stockbridge often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Perfect for your wedding in Stockbridge
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Farm and barn venues
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Parties after a register office wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- How each diet is kept separate
- Staff numbers and hours
- How late numbers can change
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Which courses you have in mind
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Stockbridge: your questions answered
Is Stockbridge close to London?
Roughly 66 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Peter?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you offer tastings?
Tell us you’d like a tasting when you enquire, and we’ll talk you through it.
Do you cook inside?
Usually we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Organising for someone else?
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about diets and allergies with your RSVPs
- Connect us with your coordinator
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
How it works
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. In Stockbridge, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We fit our timings around your speeches, photos and venue.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Get a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Planning a paella wedding in Stockbridge
Stockbridge is about 7 miles south of Andover, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Stockbridge, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices in and around Stockbridge. Stockbridge is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For wedding paella catering in SO20, we plan around your venue and your guests. Whether your wedding is on Old London Road, High Street and New Street or a nearby road, we will bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Longstock (1 mile north), Leckford (2 miles north-east), Fullerton (3 miles north-east), Cottonworth (3 miles north-east) and Chilbolton (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles south-east), Andover (7 miles north), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (10 miles south-east) and Romsey (8 miles south).
- Schools near Stockbridge include Test Valley School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include Vine Inn (less than half a mile south)
Paella compared with other options
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. 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 Stockbridge
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Stockbridge and the whole of Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
- 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