Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in West Meon
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in West Meon. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
Wedding paella catering near West Meon
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Timings and hours
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The paellas you choose
- How many guests are eating
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Expected numbers
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in West Meon
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For rustic barn weddings and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we’ll put together a menu of a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and Spanish desserts and more.
Rural weddings around West Meon have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your wedding, not reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Weddings in West Meon: venues, ceremonies and travel
West Meon is about 7 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in West Meon, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. West Meon is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For outdoor photos, Shutts Copse is close by. If you are marrying at a church near West Meon, such as Church of St John the Evangelist, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the South Downs National Park within about 7 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in GU32 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Headon View, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Drayton (2 miles east), Filmore Hill (2 miles north-east), Bailey Green (3 miles north-east), Privett (3 miles north-east) and West Tisted (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles west), Gosport (15 miles south), Havant (11 miles south-east), Eastleigh (12 miles west), Fareham (12 miles south-west) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Green spaces nearby include Henwood Down and Shutts Copse.
- Local pubs include Red Lion Public House (within half a mile south)
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. For a summer wedding in West Meon, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
Get a quote
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose wedding paella catering in West Meon?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (3.4 miles north-west). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit and payment dates
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
- When final numbers are due
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What we need at the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
West Meon questions
Do you come out to small places like West Meon?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in West Meon?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Pick a serving style
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Introduce us to your venue coordinator
The pans are frequently set up where guests can see them, and it makes a great photo.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
For event organisers in West Meon
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Should I cook it myself?
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. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Paella covers them with separate pans. Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Why choose Love Paella in West Meon
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Drinks service on request
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
See Our pricing Or The cost guide.
- 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