Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Tiptoe
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Tiptoe and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Tiptoe?
Wedding paella catering in Tiptoe, cooked live
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. On the menu are canapé tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and Spanish desserts, and typical bookings are for weddings in a marquee or garden and civil partnerships and vow renewals.
Near Tiptoe, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. You’ll know exactly what’s included before booking: the menu, the staff and any extras, with no surprises on the day.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why choose live paella in Tiptoe?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Fast service from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tiptoe
Tiptoe is about 4 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. From the centre of Tiptoe to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Tiptoe is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 14 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Milford on Sea LNR is close by. Nearby historic houses include Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Avon Tyrrell House (5 miles west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. With the New Forest National Park within about 4 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. With the coast within about 5 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Middle Road, Crabbswood Lane and Wootton Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Tiptoe for wedding paella catering include Mead End (1 mile north), Sway (1 mile north-east), Bashley (1 mile west), Ashley (1 mile south-west) and Hordle (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Totton (11 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south-east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Barton on Sea (3 miles south-west) and Dibden Purlieu (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Highcliffe Castle (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Tiptoe includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Schools near Tiptoe include The Arnewood School (2.4 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
More for events in Tiptoe
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served hot and generous.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Prices and what affects them
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- How long we are needed on site
- The number of people
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Occasions we cook for in Tiptoe
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Andrew often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for each dish
- When payment is due
- Staff numbers and hours
- When final numbers are due
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tiptoe? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Tiptoe at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day, we set up, cook in front of your guests and serve each course.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
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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Dietary needs and planning tips
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Include any suppliers you’re feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
If things run late, and we’ll adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
FAQs for Tiptoe
Do you come out to small places like Tiptoe?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook near the sea around Tiptoe?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can, if you tell us in advance. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
What does wedding paella catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
- 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