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Paella Catering in Stroud
Planning paella catering in Stroud? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Naming days and family parties
Planning an event in Stroud?
Paella catering in Stroud, made fresh on the day
The cooking is half the fun. People drift over as the sofrito sizzles and the rice turns gold, and the smell does the rest. We are frequently asked to cater big birthdays and weddings, from canapés to evening food, with black rice, chicken and chorizo paella and vegetable paella.
Somewhere as small as Stroud, a garden or field is frequently the venue. Tell us about narrow lanes or long drives and we’ll plan for them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it is ready.
Why choose live paella in Stroud?
Plated meals need a kitchen and a bigger team. Live paella needs only a level, ventilated spot and permission to cook, and gives guests something to watch. Larger events generally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why book with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Stroud and the whole of Hampshire
- Real theatre, not just catering
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Put allergy details in writing
- Tell us about coeliac guests specifically
- Let us know about other food at the event
- Ask for labels on each pan
The rice takes about 20 minutes once it goes in, so we start it at the right moment for your event. If timings shift, we adapt.
Add canapé tapas with the drinks or table tapas as a starter while the paella cooks.
Planners, venues and businesses
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stroud? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Events we cater in Stroud
Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets, which is why it works for so many occasions. It gives people something to gather round, too.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Stroud book us for events such as:
- Summer garden parties
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
School fairs and fundraisers, for a school such as Langrish Primary School, can book us as a food stall.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
Paella catering around Stroud
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For paella catering in Stroud, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. Stroud is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
For a christening or wedding at a church such as Stroud Mission Church, a paella lunch or reception nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east. Stroud is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Paella catering in GU32 is planned around your venue. That could mean an event in a garden on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or the roads around them. For events just outside Stroud, we cover Langrish (1 mile west), Petersfield (2 miles east), Froxfield Green (2 miles north-west), Steep (2 miles north-east) and High Cross (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Winchester (15 miles west), Havant (10 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-west), Horndean (7 miles south), Alton (10 miles north) and Waterlooville (9 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Petersfield Community Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clanfield Earthwork (4.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Pidham Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Petersfield School (1.4 miles east) and Morton House School (1.4 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Seven Stars pub (under half a mile south-east)
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- The number of people
- Travel, parking and access
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to tell us:
- Where the event is
- The courses you’d like
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Anything your venue supplies
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Should I cook it myself?
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evenings in Stroud stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:05pm; after dark, the cooking and serving areas need good lighting.
- You tell us the date, venue, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a suggested menu and an itemised quote.
- We arrive early, set up the cooking area and start the stock.
- The rice cooks in full view, while tapas or canapés go round.
- We serve from the pan, then clear our cooking area away.
How to prepare
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
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Where we can cook in Stroud
Every venue is different, so we ask about the space before we confirm. In general, we need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Paella Valenciana
Stroud questions
Can you cater a reception after a service at Stroud Mission Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cook inside?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
What equipment do you bring?
All cooking kit comes with us. Let us know what your venue has, like tables or crockery.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
Do you cover Stroud?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stroud and the rest of Hampshire. For a quote, use our quote form.
- 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