Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Liss Forest events
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Liss Forest.
- Evening wedding food
- Rustic barn weddings
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
Live wedding paella catering in Liss Forest
Liss Forest questions
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Liss Forest from London?
Roughly 46 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if our speeches run late?
We plan for it. The rice goes in at the last sensible moment, so it is served at its best.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes. Add your suppliers to the final numbers.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How much space do you need?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
What if the weather’s bad?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Wedding paella catering in Liss Forest, made fresh on the day
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, long tables and garden or barn venues. It feels generous and celebratory. We are often asked to cater big weddings with every diet and destination-style celebrations at home, serving Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and table tapas.
Rural weddings around Liss Forest have a magic of their own, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Weddings in Liss Forest: venues, ceremonies and travel
Liss Forest is about 4 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Liss Forest, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Liss Forest. We cook in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Liss Forest to Guildford (about 19 miles away).
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Saviour's frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Liss station, about 0.7 miles south-west. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Liss Forest, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
For wedding paella catering in GU33, we plan around your venue and timings. Local streets include Forest Road, Warren Road and Newfield Road; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in The Mint (1 mile south-east), Liss (1 mile south), West Liss (1 mile south), Greatham (1 mile north) and Rake (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south-west), Aldershot (14 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (13 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chase Community Hospital (3.8 miles north) and The Romany Museum (3.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Liss Forest include Liss Riverside Railway Walk North and Wheatham Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Temple Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
About the dishes
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served hot and generous.
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
Evening guests can be served from fresh pans later on, timed for after the first dance.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Live paella or other catering?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella is served hot from the pan when guests are ready. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Liss Forest
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Events in Liss Forest and across Hampshire
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Drinks service on request
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- The paellas you choose
- Timings and hours
Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These details help us quote quickly:
- Expected numbers
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Liss Forest
The process
Service is quick: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. Golden-hour photos in Liss Forest at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Liss Forest? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Liss Forest
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- 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