Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Lychpit events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in Lychpit. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Planning an event in Lychpit?
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts are popular but tricky for mixed diets. Paella covers them with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why Lychpit hosts choose us
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Lychpit
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Lychpit
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, to suit the style of your day. For destination-style celebrations at home and barn and farm weddings, we will put together a menu of evening paella, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like Lychpit often means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
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. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Lychpit: your questions answered
Is Lychpit close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
How much paella per person?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we will agree the details.
Can paella feel formal?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How soon do we need to book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular dates book up first, so get in touch early.
How much is live paella catering?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Lychpit
Lychpit is about 2 miles east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in homes, gardens and venues in Lychpit. Lychpit is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our events stretch from Lychpit to Reading (13 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Basingstoke station, about 1.6 miles west. The Mill Field nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Anywhere in RG24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Crown Lane and Manor Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. We also cook at weddings in Old Basing (1 mile east), Eastrop (1 mile west), Chineham (1 mile north), Oakridge (2 miles west) and Mapledurwell (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Farnborough (12 miles east), Fleet (9 miles east), Aldershot (13 miles east), Alton (9 miles south), Yateley (11 miles north-east) and Tadley (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (2.6 miles west) and Basing House (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Lychpit include Farleigh Hill and The Mill Field.
- Local schools include The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west) and The Costello School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Public House (within half a mile east)
Events we cater in Lychpit
Mixed diets are easy, which matters at weddings with lots of guests.
In Lychpit and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of St Mary often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for each dish
- The deposit and payment dates
- How long the team stays
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Space, weather and the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
Places near Lychpit
Also in Lychpit
How the day works
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we adjust the cooking so it’s served at its best. At midsummer, sunset in Lychpit is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
Planning wedding paella catering in Lychpit? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. Just use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Organising a club, school or community event in Lychpit? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
We normally set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Spanish desserts, or your own wedding cake, finish the meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
- 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