Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Steep Marsh events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Steep Marsh and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Farm and barn venues
Book wedding paella catering in Steep Marsh
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Steep Marsh is about 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.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and ideas.
- We build the menu course by course and send a quote.
- Timings are agreed with you and the venue, around speeches and photos.
- We cook live on the day and serve every course on cue.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our wedding paella catering in Steep Marsh
We can add sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff, to suit the style of your day. Typical bookings include parties after a register office wedding and evening food for extra guests, serving canapé tapas, evening paella and table tapas.
A wedding in a small place like Steep Marsh often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
What wedding paella catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- How many courses
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- A picture of the space, if you can
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will send a clear, itemised quote and a suggested menu.
FAQs for Steep Marsh
Is Steep Marsh too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Steep Marsh for guests?
Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
What if the timings change?
Tell us and we will adjust. We keep in touch with your venue on the day so the paella is served fresh.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
What happens if it rains?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you serve drinks?
Sangria can be added, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
How long do you need on site?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Confirm the venue’s catering rules early
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Give us separate day and evening numbers
- Put us in touch with your venue
Guests can queue at the pans, or staff can serve the tables, whichever suits your day.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Towns and villages near Steep Marsh
What else we do in Steep Marsh
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
DIY paella versus live catering
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Steep Marsh?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and because guests remember it.
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Steep Marsh and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Evening food for extra guests
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Marquee and garden weddings
If you’re marrying at a church near Steep Marsh, such as Church of All Saints, 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 it’s ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- Travel and parking costs
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
Getting married in Steep Marsh?
Steep Marsh is about 2 miles north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We cater weddings at gardens, halls and venues around Steep Marsh and nearby villages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.7 miles south. For outdoor photos, Wheatham Hill is close by. The South Downs National Park is within about 2 miles of Steep Marsh, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in GU32 is planned around your venue. Close by, we cover weddings in Steep (1 mile south), Oakshott (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Petersfield (2 miles south) and Hawkley (2 miles north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (8 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (2.1 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Cricketers Inn (0.7 miles south-west)
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Steep Marsh
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Events in Steep Marsh and across Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Organising for someone else?
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
- 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