Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Oakhanger, Hampshire
Love Paella cooks paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Oakhanger and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Big weddings with every diet
Wedding paella catering in Oakhanger
Why choose live paella in Oakhanger?
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Oakhanger
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Catering across Hampshire, including Oakhanger
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Oakhanger
A wedding paella is food and entertainment at once. Guests wander over to watch while the photos are taken, and the food arrives hot and plentiful. For vow renewals and civil ceremonies and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, we can cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and table tapas.
Near Oakhanger, weddings are often in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Oakhanger
Oakhanger is about 4 miles south-east of Alton, in Hampshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Oakhanger and the surrounding area. Oakhanger is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We cook right across the region, from Oakhanger to Guildford (17 miles away).
For guests travelling by train, Alton station is about 3.8 miles away. If you’re marrying at a church near Oakhanger, such as St Mary Magdalene'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. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Oakhanger, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Ask your venue about access and cooking rules.
This part of Hampshire takes in GU35. Close by, we cover weddings in Hartley Mauditt (2 miles west), East Worldham (2 miles north-west), Wyck (3 miles north), Upper Farringdon (3 miles west) and Neatham (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north-west), Farnborough (14 miles north-east), Fleet (11 miles north), Horndean (15 miles south), Aldershot (11 miles north-east) and Alton (4 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Romany Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chase Community Hospital (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Oakhanger includes Selborne Hill and Deadwater Valley.
Who books wedding paella catering in Oakhanger?
It’s a natural fit for barns, marquees and gardens, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Oakhanger and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
- Evening wedding food
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by, and the countryside around Oakhanger suits an outdoor reception.
Questions to ask before you book
- Staff numbers and hours
- Allergen information for each dish
- VAT, if it applies
- What happens if it rains
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- The courses you’d like
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we’re available that day.
Planning for every diet
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Decide whether guests queue at the pans or are served at the tables
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Places near Oakhanger
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The process
It is a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up our cooking area, and cook and serve without fuss. Golden-hour photos in Oakhanger at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Oakhanger
Is Oakhanger close to London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Is Oakhanger too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We will help you decide the split.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Of course. We’ll speak to your venue about access and timings.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Will there be enough food?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Organising for someone else?
Throwing a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Sangria & bar staff
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
- 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