Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Lower Green, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Lower Green and the surrounding area.
- Food for evening guests
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering in Lower Green
How our wedding paella catering works in Lower Green
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. We cook Spanish desserts, canapé tapas and evening paella, and typical bookings are for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and evening wedding food.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Lower Green, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: menu, staff, crockery and anything else you choose, with no surprises on the day.
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- 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 will say what we think.
On the menu in Lower Green
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring while your guests chat. For a summer wedding in Lower Green, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, 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 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Give us a contact for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
Lower Green: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Lower Green?
The closest is Liss station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can you cater the whole day?
We can cater as much or as little of the day as you like, from canapés to evening food.
Do you come to Lower Green?
We do. We cook at events in Lower Green and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, we do. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
When should we book?
As early as you can, especially for summer weekends. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
How long does the paella take?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
Why choose live paella in Lower Green?
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella is served quickly to many guests. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Lower Green
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Fast service from the pan
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Weddings in Lower Green: venues, ceremonies and travel
Lower Green is about 4 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Across the GU33 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Lower Green is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 20 miles away.
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. Put the station on your invitation: Liss station is about 2.3 miles away. With the South Downs National Park within about 5 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
We cater weddings across GU33. Other places close to Lower Green for wedding paella catering include Hawkley (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile south), Empshott (1 mile north-east), Steep Marsh (2 miles south) and Selborne (3 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (14 miles south), Fleet (15 miles north), Horndean (11 miles south), Aldershot (15 miles north-east), Alton (6 miles north) and Waterlooville (13 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.3 miles north) and Petersfield Community Hospital (4.1 miles south). Not far away are Goleigh Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk North.
- Nearby, you will find Hawkley Inn (less than half a mile south)
Organising for someone else?
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Lower Green? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we’ll suggest a menu.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Events we cater in Lower Green
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it is flexible.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Big weddings with every diet
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
For outdoor photos, Goleigh Hill is close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
Also near Lower Green
Also in Lower Green
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Pick a serving style
- Add a dietary question to your RSVP cards
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Let us know about meals for your band or photographer
After service, we pack down our cooking area; staff you’ve booked stay as agreed.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
A closer look at the menu
Paella wedding breakfast
The main event: paellas for every diet, served straight from the pan.
Desserts
To finish: Spanish desserts or your own cake.
- 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