Hampshire · England
Wedding Paella Catering for Itchen Stoke events
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Itchen Stoke: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Blessings and vow renewals
Book wedding paella catering in Itchen Stoke
About our wedding paella catering in Itchen Stoke
Your wedding menu is planned with you, course by course, around your guests, your venue and your budget. For spanish-themed and destination-style weddings and big weddings with every diet, we will put together a menu of evening paella, canapé tapas and Spanish desserts for your guests.
A wedding in a small place like Itchen Stoke frequently means a field, a barn or a family garden. Live paella is made for that: no kitchen needed, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Perfect for your wedding in Itchen Stoke
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where a plated meal can be hard to pull off.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Itchen Stoke:
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Rustic barn weddings
- Evening wedding food
Couples marrying at local churches such as St Mary's Church frequently hold the reception nearby: we can be cooking during the photos, so it’s ready as guests arrive.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- When final numbers are due
- Space, access and power needs
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Itchen Stoke
Itchen Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Across the SO24 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 14 miles away.
Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Nearby historic houses include Hinton Ampner House (4 miles south-east). Historic houses and estates frequently have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Wherever your wedding is in SO24, we can bring wedding paella catering to you. You will find Itchen Stoke on the B3047, so it is easy for us to reach with the van and pans. For weddings just outside Itchen Stoke, we cover Ovington (1 mile south-east), Itchen Abbas (1 mile west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west), Temple Valley (3 miles south-west) and Easton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles south-west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.7 miles south-west) and Wolvesey Castle (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Itchen Stoke includes Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local pubs include The Bush Inn (0.5 miles south-east)
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
- Pick a serving style
Paella can be served at the pans or carried to the tables by staff.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available if your venue doesn’t.
What happens on the day
We get there well before serving, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Itchen Stoke at midsummer come around 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September.
- First, we check 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.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your wedding?
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- We cover Itchen Stoke and the whole of Hampshire
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Common questions in Itchen Stoke
Is Itchen Stoke too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Is Itchen Stoke close to London?
Roughly 56 miles from the centre of London.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
When do you arrive?
We get there in good time to set up. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What areas do you cover?
We cover London and the South East, including Hampshire. Find your area.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cover Itchen Stoke?
We do. Itchen Stoke is one of the places we cover. Tell us your date and we will check availability.
What affects the price in Itchen Stoke
Every event is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- How many staff you need
- Starters, canapés and desserts
- Timings and hours
- Your choice of paellas
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and price, we need:
- The courses you’d like
- The date and time of the event
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Dishes our guests love
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Canapé tapas
Canapé tapas fill the gap before the meal, without spoiling appetites.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Itchen Stoke? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you. The main points are:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Also near Itchen Stoke
Also in Itchen Stoke
- 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