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Paella party catering in Stoke Hammond, Milton Keynes
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Stoke Hammond.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Christenings and naming days
Planning an event in Stoke Hammond?
Stoke Hammond: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Stoke Hammond for guests?
Bletchley station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Is Stoke Hammond too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Should we have more than one paella?
Typically two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we will suggest the mix.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
How much space do you need?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you are not sure.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stoke Hammond.
Paella party catering in Stoke Hammond, cooked live
The smell of paella cooking is the best party invitation. Guests gather round, glass in hand, to watch. Whether it is street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and leaving dos and retirements, we can cook vegetable paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Country parties near Stoke Hammond suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
- Location
- Stoke Hammond (MK17)
- County
- Milton Keynes
- Dietary options
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Occasions we cook for in Stoke Hammond
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Bletchley station, about 2.8 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The deposit and payment dates
- If the price includes VAT
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
Booked staff help serve and clear.
Churros with chocolate are a hit with children and adults.
About the dishes
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going.
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it is light in Stoke Hammond until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Getting a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. To send your details, send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price paella party catering
Two events with the same number of guests can cost different amounts, because of:
- How many guests are eating
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Distance and access to the venue
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What we need to know
To speed things up, tell us:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
Planning paella party catering in Stoke Hammond? Send us the details and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Parties in Stoke Hammond: gardens, venues and local tips
Stoke Hammond is about 3 miles south of Bletchley, in Milton Keynes. Anywhere in MK17, we will come to your venue or garden. Stoke Hammond is one of 73 places in Milton Keynes we cover. Our nearest city page is Milton Keynes, about 6 miles away.
Historic houses near Stoke Hammond include Bletchley Park (3.1 miles north) and Ascott House (4.2 miles south). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Church of St Luke, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Here we cover the MK17 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on Olde Belle Close, Harrup Close and Manor Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover parties in Newton Leys (2 miles north-west), Water Eaton (2 miles north), Newton Longville (3 miles north-west) and Bletchley and Fenny Stratford (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Milton Keynes (6 miles north), Bletchley (3 miles north), Newport Pagnell (9 miles north), Furzton (4 miles north-west), Whitehouse (7 miles north-west) and Middleton (6 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include The Holley/Cornelius Collection (3 miles north) and Bletchley Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Stoke Hammond include Blue Lagoon and Blue Lagoon Park.
- Local pubs include The Dolphin pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Stoke Hammond
What else we do in Stoke Hammond
Paella compared with other options
Home-made buffets take ages and sit out for hours. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why choose Love Paella in Stoke Hammond
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
For planners, venues and organisers
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stoke Hammond? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
- 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