Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Upton Grey events
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Upton Grey and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
Wedding paella catering for Upton Grey events
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Upton Grey
Evening paella is a favourite: hot, filling and served quickly from the pan, so the party keeps going. On the menu are canapé tapas, table tapas and a paella wedding breakfast, and typical bookings are for evening wedding food and big weddings with every diet.
Near Upton Grey, weddings are frequently in fields, barns or gardens. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
The menu, dish by dish
Desserts
A sweet finish: churros, crema catalana or your wedding cake.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
How it works
We take care of the food from set-up to service, so you can enjoy your wedding. Any tapas or canapés are served first while the paella cooks. In Upton Grey, midsummer sunset is about 9:25pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:10pm, so an evening paella for evening guests is generally served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it’s dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Upton Grey, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Upton Grey: your questions answered
Which station should guests use for Upton Grey?
The closest is Hook station, roughly 4 miles away.
Is Upton Grey close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
Served well, it feels generous and special: canapés, table tapas, good crockery and staff serving the tables.
How many different paellas?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What about supplier meals?
Yes. Include suppliers in your numbers.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we can plan it carefully.
How much does wedding paella catering cost in Upton Grey?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Paella compared with other options
Food trucks serve one order at a time, which can mean long queues at a wedding. Paella pans serve many guests quickly. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why choose Love Paella in Upton Grey
- We cover Upton Grey and the whole of Hampshire
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Fast service from the pan
See How we price And The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Also near Upton Grey
What else we do in Upton Grey
Where we can cook in Upton Grey
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Upton Grey
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Evening paella
- Dessert
Events we cater in Upton Grey
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it’s flexible.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Upton Grey:
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
If you’re marrying at a church near Upton Grey, such as Church of St Mary, 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.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- When payment is due
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we’ll explain how it works. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Travel, parking and access
- How many staff you need
- The number of people
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Send us the date, your venue or RG25 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planning a paella wedding in Upton Grey
Upton Grey is about 5 miles south-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Upton Grey, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cater in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. We cook right across the region, from Upton Grey to Reading (about 15 miles away).
Holybourne Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Hook station, about 4 miles north-east.
Wedding paella catering in RG25 is planned around your venue. Local streets include Weston Close, Weston Road and Holme Hill; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover weddings in Nashes Green (2 miles south-west), Mapledurwell (3 miles north), Andwell (3 miles north), Water End (3 miles north) and Old Basing (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (5 miles north-west), Farnborough (11 miles north-east), Fleet (8 miles north-east), Aldershot (11 miles east), Alton (5 miles south) and Yateley (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (5.8 miles north-west) and Gliding Heritage Centre (3 miles south). The countryside around Upton Grey includes Holybourne Hill and Dogmersfield Lake.
- Nearby, you will find Hoddington Arms Public House (under half a mile north-east)
- 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