Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Forest Corner events
Planning wedding paella catering in Forest Corner? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
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Wedding paella catering in Forest Corner, made fresh on the day
Evening paella is a favourite: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. Whether it is weddings with mixed diets and evening food for extra guests, we will put together a menu of Spanish desserts, table tapas and evening paella for your guests.
Rural weddings around Forest Corner have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Perfect for your wedding in Forest Corner
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Linbrook Lake is close by, and the countryside around Forest Corner suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and parking costs
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payment is due
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Pick a serving style
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
The process
The paella is cooked in huge, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, which we agree with you beforehand. In Forest Corner, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:05pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Getting married in Forest Corner?
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Forest Corner or on the outskirts, wedding paella catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as St John the Baptist often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive. Historic houses near Forest Corner include Avon Tyrrell House (3.6 miles south). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that is your venue. The New Forest National Park is within about 3 miles of Forest Corner, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Anywhere in BH24, we can cook for your guests. From Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Forest Corner include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Should I cook it myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, perfect during the photos.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Forest Corner
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Catering across Hampshire, including Forest Corner
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Questions from Forest Corner
Do you come out to small places like Forest Corner?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you cater in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cook in the rain?
Rain doesn’t stop us, as long as there is a ventilated cover. We’ll make a plan B with you.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers and we will plan for them.
How much is live paella catering?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you do canapés and evening food too?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from canapés to evening food.
What affects the price in Forest Corner
The price comes down to a few factors:
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and time of the event
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Also in Forest Corner
- 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