Hampshire · England
Paella party catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Stoke. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Big family gatherings
- Milestone birthdays
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Book paella party catering in Stoke
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella party catering in Stoke, cooked live
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Stoke. Typical bookings include milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations, with churros, mixed paella and chicken and chorizo paella.
Country parties near Stoke suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it’s hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Stoke: your questions answered
How far is Stoke from London?
About 60 miles from central London.
Do you come out to small places like Stoke?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is my garden big enough?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
Can you cater at a hired venue?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Check the venue allows live cooking.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Let us know and we will add it to the quote.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
How the day works
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. At midsummer, it’s light in Stoke until about 9:25pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:10pm; add lights for the evening.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Stoke? Send us the details and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Stoke
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
Parties in Stoke: gardens, venues and local tips
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. Across the SP11 area, we can cook for your guests. We cater in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Stoke to Reading (about 23 miles away).
We cater parties across the SP11 postcode area. Local streets include Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Close by, we cover parties in Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Open spaces near Stoke include Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Pubs nearby include White Hart pub (under half a mile east)
What’s in the pans
Seafood paella
Seafood paella generally gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Planning for every diet
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because every paella has its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Plan seats for most guests
- Let the neighbours know
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
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. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why us?
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A clear, itemised quote
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- How long we’re needed on site
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
Send us the date, your venue or SP11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
- 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