Hampshire · England
Paella Party Catering in Stroud
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Stroud. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Wakes and memorial gatherings
Planning an event in Stroud?
Paella party catering for your party in Stroud
Nothing gets a party going like the smell of paella cooking. People drift over with a drink to watch it cook. Whether it’s big birthdays and family reunions, we will put together a menu of mixed paella, vegetable paella and chicken and chorizo paella and more.
Country parties near Stroud suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Stroud
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we will work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Step by step
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Stroud stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Plan cover in case of rain
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: fill in our quote form.
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Where we can cook in Stroud
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Stroud
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Diets, allergies and planning
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Warn the neighbours
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Sangria sets the mood.
Nearby places to Stroud
What else we do in Stroud
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Seafood paella normally gets the photos.
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, ideal for guests who skip seafood.
Why choose live paella in Stroud?
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why us?
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Sangria and bar staff available
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
FAQs for Stroud
Is Stroud too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria, yes. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it is soon.
Can you cater for children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
Occasions we cook for in Stroud
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there’s little waste.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Stroud book us for events such as:
- Celebrations of life
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Big family gatherings
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Petersfield station, about 1.3 miles east.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit and payment dates
- How each diet is kept separate
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Parties in Stroud: gardens, venues and local tips
Stroud is about 2 miles west of Petersfield, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your party in Stroud, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Stroud is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as Stroud Mission Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Stroud is within about 2 miles of the South Downs National Park, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in GU32, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your party is on Winchester Road, Stroudfields and Ramsdean Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include 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). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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). Open spaces near Stroud 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)
- Nearby, you will find Seven Stars pub (within half a mile south-east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
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 at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
- 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