Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Weeke events
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Weeke and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering in Weeke
Wedding paella catering in Weeke, made fresh on the day
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and blessings and vow renewals, with evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
In Weeke, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. A giant pan on the lawn fits right in. Tell us about access to the field or garden. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Weeke
Weeke is about 1 mile north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the SO22 area, we will come to your venue or garden. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
If you are hoping for photos in St. Cross Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings. Put the station on your invitation: Winchester station is about 0.6 miles away.
We cook at weddings all over the SO22 and SO23 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Elm Road, Dean Lane and Links Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Harestock (1 mile north), Hyde (1 mile east), Abbotts Barton (1 mile east), Winchester (1 mile south-east) and Littleton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Eastleigh (7 miles south), Andover (12 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south), Hedge End (11 miles south) and Romsey (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Royal Green Jackets (Rifles) Museum (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Weeke includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Nearby schools include Peter Symonds College (0.6 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Inn (0.6 miles south-east)
Questions from Weeke
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Matthew?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cook in St. Cross Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Weeke?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Is paella smart enough for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
For event organisers in Weeke
Organising a club, school or community event in Weeke? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
How we price wedding paella catering
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The courses you’d like
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- We cover Weeke and the whole of Hampshire
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Space, weather and the venue
Every venue is different, so we will ask about yours when you contact us. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Events we cater in Weeke
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Weeke and Hampshire:
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Destination-style celebrations at home
For outdoor photos, Winnall Moors is close by.
What to look for in a quote
- How bad weather is handled
- The deposit and payment dates
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How late numbers can change
Nearby places to Weeke
What else we do in Weeke
The process
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. The rice goes in about 20 minutes before serving, so we time everything to your schedule. At midsummer, sunset in Weeke is about 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We plan a menu with you, course by course, and confirm a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
- 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