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Wedding paella catering in Upton, Isle of Wight
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Upton and nearby, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering in Upton
Wedding paella catering in Upton, cooked live
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. For sharing-style wedding meals and wedding receptions after a small ceremony, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas and more.
There is something special about a country wedding near Upton, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
- Location
- Upton (PO33)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Canapés, desserts, sangria and staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in Upton
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- A clear, itemised quote
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
What else we do in Upton
FAQs for Upton
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Michael and All Angels?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking normally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook near the sea around Upton?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, it makes life easier. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a picture.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, where your guests can watch.
What about supplier meals?
Of course. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
Events we cater in Upton
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upton and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Nearby historic houses include Nunwell House (2.2 miles south-east) and Morton Manor (3 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is 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.
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
Upton is a more remote spot, so tell us early and we will plan the journey.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
What happens on the day
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. At midsummer, sunset in Upton 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.
- 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, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Choose pan-side or table service
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so the paella is served at its best.
We can provide crockery and waiting staff.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Upton
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in the Isle of Wight. For a wedding in Upton, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Upton. Upton is one of 125 places in the Isle of Wight where we cook. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Smallbrook Junction station, about 1.1 miles east. For outdoor photos, Briddlesford Nature Reserve is close by. With the coast within about 2 miles, a seafood paella suits a seaside-style wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
Anywhere in PO33, we can bring wedding paella catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Upton, we also cover Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If your wedding is somewhere remote, let us know early and we’ll plan the trip.
A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Not far away are Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.
- Nearby schools include Ryde Academy (0.8 miles north) and Ryde School with Upper Chine (1.3 miles north-east)
What wedding paella catering costs
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many guests are eating
Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Which courses you have in mind
- The address or venue name
To get a price, use our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
The menu, dish by dish
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
- 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