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Paella Catering in Stoke Charity
Planning paella catering in Stoke Charity? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Retirement celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community events and fairs
Planning an event in Stoke Charity?
About our paella catering in Stoke Charity
Watching it cook is part of the experience. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the aroma does the rest. On the menu are seafood paella, vegan paella and black rice, and we are regularly asked to cater anniversaries and engagement parties and weddings, from canapés to evening food.
Somewhere like Stoke Charity, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Mention gates and soft ground when you contact us. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan.
How we price paella catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- The number of people
- Parking and unloading
- How long we’re needed on site
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Where the event is
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
A typical event goes like this: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan at the agreed time. Around midsummer it stays light in Stoke Charity until about 9:25pm; by late September sunset is nearer 7:10pm, so summer evening events are typically served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 4:00pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive in good time to set up.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Live paella in Stoke Charity: local details
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your event in Stoke Charity, and we will plan the journey and set-up. Stoke Charity is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. Our events stretch from Stoke Charity to Southampton (16 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO21. If your venue is just outside Stoke Charity, we also cover Hunton (1 mile north-west), Egypt (1 mile north-west), Sutton Scotney (1 mile west), South Wonston (2 miles south-west) and Worthy Down (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (12 miles north-east), Winchester (6 miles south), Eastleigh (13 miles south), Andover (9 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles south) and Alton (14 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Wonston Arms (0.8 miles west)
Diets, allergies and planning
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Request clear labels at the serving table
- Make sure most guests can sit to eat
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
- Add a dietary question to your invitations
Paella is best eaten as soon as it is ready, so we serve when guests are ready.
We can add sangria and bar staff to serve drinks you provide.
For event organisers in Stoke Charity
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
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Other catering in Stoke Charity
Occasions we cook for in Stoke Charity
Paella is quick to serve and suits mixed diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It also gives guests something to watch and talk about.
If you are planning any of these, we can help:
- Retirement celebrations
- Festivals, fairs and school events
- Big birthdays
- Family celebrations and christenings
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Church of St Michael, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- How late numbers can change
- How bad weather is handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for each dish
Common questions in Stoke Charity
Which station should guests use for Stoke Charity?
Micheldever station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke Charity?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
How do you work out quantities?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Do you do starters?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Do you cater in Stoke Charity?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Stoke Charity and across Hampshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Is paella a full meal?
It’s a full meal on its own. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
Can you cook indoors?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Barbecues cook in batches, so food comes off in waves. Paella is ready all at once, so everyone eats together. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Why book with us
- We cover Stoke Charity and the whole of Hampshire
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
About the dishes
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, and a popular all-rounder.
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is frequently the most popular pan at an event.
Planning the cooking area
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Stoke Charity
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- 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