Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, Hampshire
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Stoke: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, in full view of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Parties after a register office wedding
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Barn and farm weddings
Planning an event in Stoke?
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work. What matters most:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Canapé tapas
- Table tapas
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Sangria & bar staff
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, made fresh on the day
Timing is everything with paella: the rice needs about 20 minutes and is best served immediately. We plan it around your speeches and photos. We cook a paella wedding breakfast, table tapas and canapé tapas, and we are regularly asked to cater farm and barn venues and parties after a register office wedding.
A wedding in a small place like Stoke often means a field, a barn or a family garden. That is exactly where live paella shines: no kitchen, just a level, sheltered spot. Tell us about lanes, gates and ground conditions. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
Events we cater in Stoke
It fills the gap between ceremony and meal: watch the pans.
Whatever you’re celebrating in Stoke, live paella can be the centrepiece. We often cook for:
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Marquee and garden weddings
Anton Lakes nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Stoke suits an outdoor reception.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Travel and parking costs
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- Payment terms and deposit
Also in Stoke
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send a picture of the space and tell us about parking, and we’ll tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Stoke: your questions answered
Is Stoke close to London?
About 60 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Stoke?
Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles south-east of the centre.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Can we have a tasting?
Ask us when you enquire and we’ll explain the options.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three covers most guests. We will recommend a mix based on diets.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
With the right presentation, it feels special: canapés, tapas, crockery and table service.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Most events have us cooking outside or in a doorway or courtyard.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests generally gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, sunset in Stoke is about 9:25pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:10pm.
- 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 and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Getting a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Stoke, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
Stoke weddings: local tips
Stoke is about 5 miles north-east of Andover, in Hampshire. We cook at weddings in gardens, halls and venues around Stoke. Stoke is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Reading, about 23 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Whitchurch (Hampshire) station, about 4.1 miles south-east.
We cater weddings across SP11. We can cater a wedding on streets such as Chapel Lane, Crabtree Lane and Stoke Hill. For weddings just outside Stoke, we cover Hurstbourne Tarrant (2 miles north-west), Little London (2 miles south-west), Ibthorpe (2 miles north-west), Smannell (2 miles south-west) and Upper Enham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Basingstoke (14 miles east), Winchester (15 miles south), Andover (5 miles south-west), Tadley (14 miles north-east), Hyde (14 miles south) and Popley (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Andover War Memorial Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Finkley Down Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west). Not far away are Anton Lakes and Sidown Hill.
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (within half a mile east)
Dietary needs and planning tips
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Collect dietary needs on the RSVP
- Enquire early for peak dates
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Include any suppliers you are feeding
We typically set up where guests can watch, and it makes a great photo.
Crockery, cutlery and waiting staff are available.
Paella compared with other options
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella goes straight from pan to plate when guests are ready. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
Why Stoke hosts choose us
- We cover Stoke and the whole of Hampshire
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Fast service from the pan
Dishes our guests love
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, from bravas to croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Paella makes great evening food.
DIY paella versus live catering
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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