Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Lowford events
Looking for wedding paella catering in Lowford? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Food for evening guests
Live wedding paella catering in Lowford
How our wedding paella catering works in Lowford
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. On the menu are evening paella, Spanish desserts and canapé tapas, and typical bookings are for farm and barn venues and weddings with a Spanish theme.
In Lowford, a local ceremony and a marquee reception is a lovely, personal choice. Paella cooked on the lawn suits that perfectly. Let us know about access for the van. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with canapés, table tapas and good crockery, it still feels special. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Lowford hosts choose us
- Catering across Hampshire, including Lowford
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Fast service from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
Catering for every guest
With a little notice, every diet is easy. Our advice:
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Questions from Lowford
Can you cook at venues in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you cook near the sea around Lowford?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
Will you talk to our venue?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Introduce us and we’ll sort the details.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a sensible margin. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Can you bring crockery?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters often go back for seconds. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on how it’s served.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Lowford?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Lowford book us for events such as:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Sharing-style wedding meals
If you are hoping for photos in Westwood Woodland Park, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
About the dishes
Paella wedding breakfast
Paellas for every guest, served straight from the pan.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun, especially after a few hours on the dance floor.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space when you contact us. Generally, we look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
What affects the price in Lowford
The price comes down to a few factors:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Guest numbers
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The address or venue name
- Expected numbers
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lowford? Send us the details and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Working with your venue
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
How it works
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. It needs a level spot with some shelter and good ventilation, and we agree where that is before the day. Golden-hour photos in Lowford at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We clear our area; staff stay as booked.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Tell us where to park and unload
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
Related guides
Planning a paella wedding in Lowford
Lowford is about 2 miles south-west of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Across the SO31 area, we will come to your venue or garden. Lowford is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we cook.
Put the station on your invitation: Bursledon station is about 0.9 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Lowford, such as St Paul’s Church, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive. With the New Forest National Park within about 8 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. We’ll plan shelter from sea breezes.
We cover weddings in every part of SO31. From Hamble Lane, St George Close and Woolwich Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Old Netley (1 mile south-west), Bursledon (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile south-west), Hound (1 mile south-west) and Netley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles east), Eastleigh (5 miles north), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Coldeast (2.3 miles south-east) and Netley Castle (1.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Netley Common.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Mayfield (1.1 miles west) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Linden Tree pub (within half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Lowford
What else we do in Lowford
- 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