Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Wildmoor
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Wildmoor: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Farm and barn venues
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering near Wildmoor
How our wedding paella catering works in Wildmoor
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the meal arrives hot and generous. We are often asked to cater informal wedding breakfasts and blessings and vow renewals, with table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast and evening paella.
A wedding in a small place like Wildmoor often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Wildmoor: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Wildmoor?
Bramley (Hants) station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St. Leonard?
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. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Quantities depend on numbers, timing and courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Even if it’s short notice, it is worth asking.
How much space do you need?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Also near Wildmoor
What else we do in Wildmoor
For event organisers in Wildmoor
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What wedding paella catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Your choice of paellas
- Whether you need crockery
- Parking and unloading
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The date and rough timings
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- A picture of the space, if you can
Send us the date, your venue or RG27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
What we offer
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. We take care of all of it.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Weddings in Wildmoor: venues, ceremonies and travel
Wildmoor is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Wildmoor. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Reading, about 10 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St. Leonard often hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For outdoor photos, The Mill Field is close by.
We cater weddings across RG27 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover weddings in Chineham (1 mile west), Water End (2 miles south), Andwell (2 miles south), Old Basing (2 miles south-west) and Lychpit (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Festival Place (3.7 miles south-west) and Basing House (2.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Wildmoor include The Mill Field.
How it works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. At midsummer, sunset in Wildmoor is about 9:25pm, 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 pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Share the running order, including any speeches
How to get a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
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Is live paella right for your wedding?
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Wildmoor
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Take a look at Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
Fresh pans for evening guests, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Tell us about suppliers who need feeding
We clear our cooking area away afterwards; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
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