Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Wherwell Wood, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wherwell Wood: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Weddings with mixed diets
Wedding paella catering in Wherwell Wood
Before you choose a spot
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
What we offer
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Wedding paella catering in Wherwell Wood, made fresh on the day
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater farm and barn venues and weddings with mixed diets.
There is something special about a country wedding near Wherwell Wood, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
The menu, dish by dish
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, ideal for the drinks reception.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Getting married in Wherwell Wood?
Wherwell Wood is about 3 miles south-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cook in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Wherwell Wood to Southampton (about 18 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Andover station, about 2.9 miles north-west.
This part of Hampshire takes in SP11. Close by, we cover weddings in Wherwell (1 mile south-east), Goodworth Clatford (1 mile west), Cottonworth (1 mile south), Fullerton (2 miles south) and Chilbolton (2 miles south-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (15 miles south), Andover (3 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (13 miles south), Romsey (13 miles south) and Hyde (10 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (3.2 miles north-west) and Andover Museum (2.6 miles north). Open spaces near Wherwell Wood include Mill Lake and Anton Lakes.
- Local schools include Winton Community Academy (2.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include White Lion Public House (0.8 miles south-east)
How the day works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. For a summer wedding in Wherwell Wood, the sun sets at about 9:25pm in late June and about 7:10pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is normally served in daylight in high summer. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it is dark by about 4:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
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What else we do in Wherwell Wood
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, think about your venue, your guests’ diets and the feel of the day. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Wherwell Wood
- A quote that spells everything out
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Events we cater in Wherwell Wood
Mixed diets are easy, which matters with a big guest list.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Food for evening guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Garden and marquee weddings
Mill Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Questions to ask before booking
- How each diet is kept separate
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How bad weather is handled
How we price wedding paella catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Parking and unloading
- How long we are needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Where the event is
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning wedding paella catering in Wherwell Wood? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Wherwell Wood
Is Wherwell Wood too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Wherwell Wood from London?
About 63 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Who clears up?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you cater in Wherwell Wood?
We do. Wherwell Wood is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so it pays to ask early.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Send us the running order and speech times
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you can enjoy yourselves.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
- 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