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Wedding paella catering in Stanmore, Hampshire
Bring the theatre of live paella to your wedding in Stanmore. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Weddings with mixed diets
- Farm and barn venues
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
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Wedding paella catering in Stanmore, cooked live
The smell of saffron and garlic drifting across a garden or barn has everyone looking forward to dinner long before it is served. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, evening paella and canapé tapas, and we’re frequently booked for weddings in a marquee or garden and food for evening guests.
A farm or garden wedding near Stanmore suits live paella. We’ll need a level spot and a way to reach it. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What’s in the pans
Desserts
Spanish desserts from churros to crema catalana.
Canapé tapas
Small bites carried round on boards while guests mingle, ideal for the drinks reception.
How we price wedding paella catering
There is nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many guests are eating
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
You do not need everything decided to ask for a quote, but it helps to know:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Expected numbers
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, send us your details through our quote form.
Who books wedding paella catering in Stanmore?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We regularly cater:
- Garden and marquee weddings
- Weddings with a Spanish theme
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
- Parties after a register office wedding
Couples marrying at local churches such as Saint Luke often hold the reception nearby: the paella can be cooking while you have photos taken, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Who provides the crockery
- Payment terms and deposit
- Space, access and power needs
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What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Stanmore 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.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We pack down our cooking area, with staff staying as long as agreed.
Before we arrive
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What we need at the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours when you get in touch. In general, we need:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Level ground for the pans and burners
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Sangria & bar staff
- Evening paella
- Table tapas
Questions from Stanmore
How far is Stanmore from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Saint Luke?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is typically elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes. Canapé tapas with the drinks, or table tapas to share, served while the paella cooks.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
What do you need at the venue?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Can you do sangria?
Sangria, yes. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
How long do you need on site?
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.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Live paella or other catering?
Food vans can create long queues. Paella is served quickly to many guests. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why Stanmore hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Fast service from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Stanmore weddings: local tips
Stanmore is about 1 mile south-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. For a wedding in Stanmore, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stanmore to Southampton (10 miles away).
Winnall Moors nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Stanmore suits an outdoor reception. Planning photos in St. Cross Park? It is worth checking the park’s rules first.
For wedding paella catering in SO22 and SO23, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your wedding is on Fox Lane, Kings Road and Romsey Road or anywhere nearby, we can cook there. Main roads around Stanmore include the A3090, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. If your venue is just outside Stanmore, we also cover Badger Farm (1 mile south), St Cross (1 mile south-east), Oliver's Battery (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile north-east) and Weeke (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (12 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (5 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Winchester Castle (0.9 miles north-east) and Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (0.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Stanmore includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
- Schools near Stanmore include Kings' School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse Public House (0.6 miles east)
- 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