Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Upper Swanmore, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upper Swanmore and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Wedding paella catering for Upper Swanmore events
Your questions about wedding paella catering in Upper Swanmore
Which station should guests use for Upper Swanmore?
Botley station, about 4.4 miles south-west of the centre.
How far is Upper Swanmore from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Do you work with our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we will cook a separate pan.
How our wedding paella catering works in Upper Swanmore
We can cater your whole wedding day or one part of it: canapé tapas with the drinks, table tapas, paella for the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts. Whether it is informal wedding breakfasts and marquee and garden weddings, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and a paella wedding breakfast for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Upper Swanmore frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That’s exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
Getting married in Upper Swanmore?
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in Upper Swanmore, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Upper Swanmore to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
For outdoor photos, St Clair's Meadow is close by. Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Barnabas frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
For wedding paella catering in SO32, we plan around your venue. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane. We also cook at weddings in Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Not far away are St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space will not work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
How the day works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you are free to enjoy your wedding. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a summer wedding in Upper Swanmore, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
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.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
A closer look at the menu
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
What wedding paella catering costs
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
- How many staff you need
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- What the venue already provides
- The venue or postcode
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Expected numbers
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, fill in our quote form.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Upper Swanmore?
It works as a wedding breakfast or evening food, so it fits any plan.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Upper Swanmore, people book us for events such as:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
For guests travelling by train, Botley station is about 4.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before you book
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- How each diet is kept separate
- How long the team stays
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Upper Swanmore
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- 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