Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Weavers Down events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Weavers Down: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests.
- Food for evening guests
- Farm and barn venues
- Destination-style celebrations at home
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About the dishes
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Wedding paella catering in Weavers Down, made fresh on the day
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it’s best served right away. We plan it around your speeches and photos. On the menu are table tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and typical bookings are for food for evening guests and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings.
Rural weddings around Weavers Down have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Getting married in Weavers Down?
Weavers Down is about 7 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For wedding paella catering in Weavers Down, we plan around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 16 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Liphook station is about 1.5 miles away. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Weavers Down, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
We cater weddings across GU30 and the streets around it. From Bircholt Road, Longmoor Drive and Beechcroft Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. For weddings just outside Weavers Down, we cover Conford (1 mile north), Passfield (1 mile north), Liphook (1 mile east), Longmoor (2 miles west) and Woolmer (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Farnborough (15 miles north), Fleet (14 miles north), Horndean (14 miles south-west), Aldershot (12 miles north), Alton (8 miles north-west) and Petersfield (7 miles south-west).
A little further out are Chase Community Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Wheeler's Down and Deadwater Valley.
- Nearby schools include Bohunt School (1.2 miles east)
How the day works
Expect a friendly, organised team. We agree arrival and serving times in advance, set up our cooking area, and get on with cooking and serving. For a summer wedding in Weavers Down, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so an evening paella for evening guests is usually served in daylight in high summer. For autumn and winter weddings, when it is dark by about 4:00pm in December, plan lighting for the cooking area.
- We check availability for your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We will come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
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What we need at the venue
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Table tapas
Why choose live paella in Weavers Down?
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Paella needs a level, ventilated spot and permission, and feels more relaxed. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why choose Love Paella in Weavers Down
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- A clear, itemised quote
- We cover Weavers Down and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Weavers Down?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Wedding receptions after a small ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Evening wedding food
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
For outdoor photos, Deadwater Valley is close by.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Whether VAT is included
- How long the team stays
How we price wedding paella catering
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- The paellas you choose
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The address or venue name
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can use our quote form.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you don’t have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Weavers Down questions
Do you cater in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Weavers Down close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can you do our whole wedding menu?
Yes. We can do canapés, tapas, the wedding breakfast, evening food and desserts.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
- 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