Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for East Stratton events
Looking for wedding paella catering in East Stratton? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Barn and farm weddings
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Garden and marquee weddings
Wedding paella catering in East Stratton
Why choose wedding paella catering in East Stratton?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
Big or small, live paella works well. Common bookings include:
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Rustic barn weddings
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
Couples marrying at local churches such as Church of All Saints frequently hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so it is ready as guests arrive.
What your quote should include
- How bad weather is handled
- Travel and parking costs
- Whether VAT is included
- Space, access and power needs
About our wedding paella catering in East Stratton
Paella suits relaxed, sociable weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous without being stuffy. For weddings with lots of dietary needs and evening wedding food, we can cook evening paella, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
A wedding in a small place like East Stratton frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Let us know about access and ground. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Places near East Stratton
What else we do in East Stratton
Getting married in East Stratton?
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Give us the address of your wedding in East Stratton, and we will plan the journey and set-up. East Stratton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we cook. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 18 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, Micheldever station is about 2.5 miles away.
Wherever your wedding is in SO21, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your wedding is on Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Close by, we cover weddings in Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
A little further out are Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
- Nearby, you will find The Northbrook Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
The process
Watching it cook is half the fun. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook. Golden-hour photos in East Stratton at midsummer come around 9:25pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm everything with your venue.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Before we arrive
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Getting a price
The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We are happy to give you a quote to compare.
Paella compared with other options
If you’re weighing up paella against a traditional menu, consider your venue, diets and the style you want. Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- A clear, itemised quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Organising for someone else?
Venues frequently have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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.
What affects the price in East Stratton
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- The length of service
- The number of people
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The date and rough timings
- The courses you’d like
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Most quotes start with a few simple details: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. You can use our quote form.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Ask about your date as soon as you have one
- Count day and evening guests separately
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Canapé tapas with the drinks reception keep guests going during photos.
Questions from East Stratton
How far is East Stratton from London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is East Stratton too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
What if the weather’s bad?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We’ll talk it through before the day.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Waiting staff can clear tables if you book them.
Is the paella cooked on site?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
What we need at the venue
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- 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