Hampshire · England
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, Hampshire
We cook paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food across Stoke and Hampshire, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Civil partnerships and vow renewals
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Food for evening guests
Wedding paella catering for Stoke events
What wedding paella catering costs
The price comes down to a few factors:
- The paellas you choose
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- The length of service
- Parking and unloading
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Anything your venue supplies
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stoke? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. To get in touch, send us your details through our quote form.
Wedding paella catering in Stoke, cooked live
Paella has a natural rhythm: once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and it is best served right away. We time it around your speeches and photos. We’re often asked to cater weddings with mixed diets and spanish-themed and destination-style weddings, with canapé tapas, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stoke, and paella cooking in the open air adds to it. Plan access and cover in case of rain. Your quote spells out exactly what’s included: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Nearby places to Stoke
Also in Stoke
Occasions we cook for in Stoke
A sharing-style meal gets guests talking across the tables, which suits a relaxed wedding.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. People in Stoke book us for occasions like:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Weddings in a marquee or garden
- Relaxed sharing-style wedding breakfasts
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
If you’re marrying at a church near Stoke, such as Church of St Peter, a reception in a garden, marquee or hired venue nearby keeps the day flowing: we can be cooking during the photos, so the meal is ready when you arrive.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The deposit and payment dates
- The wet-weather plan
- VAT, if it applies
Space, weather and the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we offer
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
Planning a paella wedding in Stoke
Stoke is about 3 miles south of Havant, in Hampshire. We bring wedding paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Stoke and nearby villages. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 19 miles away.
Hayling Billy nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Stoke suits an outdoor reception. Put the station on your invitation: Warblington station is about 2.4 miles away. The sea is within about 3 miles, perfect for a seafood paella wedding. Coastal wind needs a sheltered cooking spot.
Wedding paella catering in PO11 is planned around your venue and your guests. That could mean a wedding in a garden on Havant Road, Rogers Mead and Northwood Lane or the roads around them. Main roads around Stoke include the A3023, so getting the burners and pans to your wedding is simple. Nearby, we also cater weddings in North Hayling (1 mile east), Tye (1 mile east), Northney (1 mile north-east), Langstone (1 mile north) and Warblington (1 mile north). We also cook in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles west), Havant (3 miles north), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (6 miles north), Waterlooville (5 miles north-west) and Petersfield (13 miles north).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (1.8 miles north) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles north). The countryside around Stoke includes Hayling Billy.
- Local pubs include The Maypole pub (0.9 miles south)
About the dishes
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago, or your cake as dessert.
Stoke questions
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
We are having a ceremony at Church of St Peter: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
Can you cater the whole day?
Any part of the day, or all of it, from the drinks reception to the evening.
What space do you need to cook?
Not a lot: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. If in doubt, send a photo.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. We cook vegetarian and vegan paellas in their own pans.
Will there be enough food?
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.
Can you feed our photographer and band?
Yes, include them in your numbers. Tell us when they’ll eat.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Planners, venues and businesses
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A plated wedding breakfast needs a kitchen and a large team. Live paella needs a level, ventilated spot and the venue’s permission, and feels more relaxed. Live paella often compares well with a sit-down meal, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- A quote that spells everything out
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
See Our prices page Or The cost guide.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Your guests are welcome to watch while it cooks. At midsummer, sunset in Stoke is about 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- We check availability for your date.
- You pick the courses and dishes.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- The pans cook while guests enjoy the drinks.
- We serve, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- 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