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Wedding Paella Catering for South Stoke events
Treat your guests to live paella at your wedding in South Stoke. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Evening food for extra guests
Live wedding paella catering in South Stoke
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Organising a club, school or community event in South Stoke? Live paella feeds a crowd quickly and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in South Stoke
Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff can be added, so the catering fits the way you want your day to feel. Popular choices include canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and typical bookings are for rustic barn weddings and weddings with mixed diets.
Rural weddings around South Stoke have a magic of their own, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
- Location
- South Stoke (RG8)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Special diets
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal
- Extras
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Contact us for a quote
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we can cook in South Stoke
Before the day, we’ll agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- A separate open-sided gazebo if the meal is in a marquee
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
What’s in the pans
Evening paella
A second round of paella for the evening, served quickly so the party keeps going.
Table tapas
A tapas starter gets tables talking before the paella arrives.
Events we cater in South Stoke
Paella can work for the wedding breakfast, the evening, or both, so it fits any plan.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in South Stoke book us for events such as:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Barn and farm weddings
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
If you are marrying at a church near South Stoke, such as Church of St Andrew, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- VAT, if it applies
- How bad weather is handled
- The venue requirements
Dietary needs and planning tips
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Pick a serving style
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
- Share your running order, including speeches
We usually set up where guests can watch, which makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
Sangria and bar staff can be added.
Common questions in South Stoke
Is South Stoke close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for South Stoke?
Cholsey station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Do you offer tastings?
Ask us about tastings when you contact us.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
Do you cook inside?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. We will check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook under cover, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We will agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many courses
- Guest numbers
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Other catering in South Stoke
Wedding venues and ceremonies near South Stoke
South Stoke is about 6 miles south-east of Didcot, in Oxfordshire. We bring wedding paella catering to homes, gardens and venues in South Stoke. We cook in 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our events stretch from South Stoke to Reading (10 miles away).
Put the station on your invitation: Cholsey station is about 1.8 miles away. Historic houses near South Stoke include Basildon Park (3.5 miles south) and Brightwell Manor (4.6 miles north). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. The North Wessex Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of South Stoke, with plenty of rural wedding settings. Check vehicle access and cooking rules with the venue.
Wedding paella catering in RG8 is planned around your venue. Your wedding could be at a home on The Street, Ferry Road and Cross Keys Road. Other places close to South Stoke for wedding paella catering include Moulsford (1 mile west), Goring (2 miles south), North Stoke (2 miles north-east), Cholsey (2 miles north) and Streatley (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (15 miles north), Didcot (6 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-west), Thame (15 miles north-east), Wantage (13 miles west) and Henley-on-Thames (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Wallingford Castle (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near South Stoke include Churn Hill and Withymead Nature Reserve.
- Schools near South Stoke include Cranford House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Perch and Pike pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
The cooking is part of the entertainment. We start with the sofrito, add the stock and saffron, then spread the rice across the pan and leave it alone to cook while your guests chat. Golden-hour photos in South Stoke 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 choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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