Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering in Lyde Green
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Lyde Green. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Evening food for extra guests
- Barn and farm weddings
Wedding paella catering for Lyde Green events
Why choose wedding paella catering in Lyde Green?
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We frequently cook for:
- Food for evening guests
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
If you’re marrying at a church near Lyde Green, such as Rotherwick 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.
Before booking anyone
- Staff numbers and hours
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- Space, access and power needs
Wedding paella catering in Lyde Green, made fresh on the day
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. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and sharing-style wedding meals, we can cook Spanish desserts, evening paella and table tapas for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Lyde Green frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. The paella is served straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Choose pan-side or table service
Fresh pans can be cooked for evening guests, timed for after the first dance.
Add sangria, or bar staff to serve your own drinks.
Where we can cook in Lyde Green
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lyde Green
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
For event organisers in Lyde Green
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Live paella or other catering?
Choosing between paella and a traditional menu?, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- A clear, itemised quote
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Prices and what affects them
These are the factors that matter most:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Parking and unloading
Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
What we need to know
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Lyde Green
How far is Lyde Green from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Rotherwick Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater the whole day?
Yes. Canapé tapas, table tapas, a paella wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts, or any part of that.
What if our speeches run late?
We adapt. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Lyde Green?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we will reply with a price.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is usually popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Getting married in Lyde Green?
Lyde Green is about 6 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Wherever your wedding is in the RG27 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in 683 places across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Stratfield Saye House (2.8 miles north) and The Vyne (4.5 miles west). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue. For guests travelling by train, Hook station is about 2.2 miles away.
This part of Hampshire takes in RG27. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Rotherwick (1 mile south-east), Mattingley (2 miles east), Hound Green (2 miles north-east), Heckfield (2 miles north-east) and Hazeley (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (6 miles south-west), Farnborough (9 miles east), Fleet (7 miles east), Aldershot (11 miles south-east), Alton (11 miles south) and Yateley (7 miles east).
A little further out are West Green House Agricultural Museum (2.3 miles east) and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles west). The countryside around Lyde Green includes The Mill Field and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Coach And Horses Public House (0.6 miles south-east)
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Step by step
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. At midsummer, sunset in Lyde Green is about 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- Share your date, venue, numbers and plans for the day.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Give us the details of your wedding, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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