Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Stoke Charity, Hampshire
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Stoke Charity and the surrounding area.
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Summer garden parties
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About the dishes
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
About our paella party catering in Stoke Charity
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a photo if you’re unsure. We cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and chicken and chorizo paella, and we’re often booked for family get-togethers and street and neighbourhood parties.
A country party near Stoke Charity is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
The process
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell typically draws people over. For a late-May party in Stoke Charity, sunset is around 8:55pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:25pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Party venues around Stoke Charity
Stoke Charity is about 6 miles north of Winchester, in Hampshire. Tell us where your party in Stoke Charity will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Stoke Charity is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Michael, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Paella party catering in SO21 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
- Local pubs include The Wonston Arms (0.8 miles west)
For event organisers in Stoke Charity
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Towns and villages near Stoke Charity
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Occasions we cook for in Stoke Charity
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Christenings and naming days
If guests are coming by rail, Micheldever station is about 3 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deadline for final numbers
- What happens if it rains
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Questions from Stoke Charity
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Charity for guests?
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. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Can you cater for children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Normally, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send us a photo of the space.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Can you cook halal paella?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
What areas do you cover?
We cater across London and the South East, Hampshire included. Find your area.
Catering for every guest
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Let the neighbours know
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
What affects the price in Stoke Charity
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many guests are eating
- Your choice of paellas
- How many courses
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quote, it helps to have:
- The courses you’d like
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The date and rough timings
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you are ready, fill in our quote form.
Is live paella right for your party?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Stoke Charity hosts choose us
- Events in Stoke Charity and across Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- 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