Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Leagreen events
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Leagreen.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Barn and farm weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Live wedding paella catering in Leagreen
Wedding paella catering in Leagreen, cooked live
Paella as evening food is popular: it is hot, filling and quick to serve, so the party keeps going. On the menu are a paella wedding breakfast, canapé tapas and table tapas, and we’re frequently booked for weddings with lots of dietary needs and wedding receptions after a small ceremony.
There is something special about a country wedding near Leagreen, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Weddings in Leagreen: venues, ceremonies and travel
Leagreen is about 3 miles west of Lymington, in Hampshire. Tell us where your wedding in Leagreen will be, and we will plan the journey and set-up before the day. Leagreen is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is New Milton station, about 2.2 miles north-west. The New Forest National Park is within about 6 miles of Leagreen, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue. The sea is within about 4 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We will plan shelter from sea breezes.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Downton (1 mile west), Hordle (1 mile north), Ashley (2 miles north-west), New Milton (2 miles north-west) and Barton on Sea (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Totton (13 miles north), Lymington (3 miles east), Hythe (12 miles north-east), Ringwood (10 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (12 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Leagreen includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local schools include The Arnewood School (2.3 miles west)
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Compared with formal catering, live paella is relaxed and sociable, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Should I cook it myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and help find another spot. What matters most:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Leagreen
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Leagreen?
It handles mixed diets without fuss, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
In Leagreen and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
Milford on Sea LNR nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Leagreen suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- Who provides the crockery
- The deadline for final numbers
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, sunset in Leagreen is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- 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.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- Afterwards we clear our area; any staff you’ve booked stay as planned.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
Getting a price
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning help
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Leagreen: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of All Saints?
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. Send us the reception address.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Tell us what you have in mind in your enquiry.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us when you enquire and we will explain the options.
Do you cover Leagreen?
We do. We cook at events in Leagreen and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
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Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Waiting and bar staff
- Whether you need crockery
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and price, we need:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- The address or venue name
- A picture of where we’d cook
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Leagreen, and we will put together a menu and price.
- 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