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Wedding Paella Catering for Stroude events
Planning wedding paella catering in Stroude? We arrive with the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Weddings with lots of dietary needs
Live wedding paella catering in Stroude
Common questions in Stroude
How far is Stroude from London?
About 21 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Which station should guests use for Stroude?
Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south of the centre.
Can you supply plates?
We can. Tell us what your venue provides and we’ll include the rest in the quote.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. See how much paella per person.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can you liaise with the venue coordinator?
Yes, and it saves you passing messages. Put us in touch and we’ll agree the details.
What about pudding?
Yes. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
Who clears up?
We clear our cooking area away when service is finished. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Wedding paella catering in Stroude, made fresh on the day
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: every paella is cooked separately, so every guest gets a proper hot main. For rustic barn weddings and informal wedding breakfasts, we can cook evening paella, canapé tapas and table tapas for your guests.
There’s something special about a country wedding near Stroude, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Planning a paella wedding in Stroude
Stroude is about 1 mile south of Egham, in Surrey. Tell us where your wedding in Stroude will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Stroude is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. We cook right across the region, from Stroude to Guildford (about 11 miles away).
St Ann's Hill nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos. Put the station on your invitation: the nearest station is Virginia Water station, about 0.7 miles south.
This part of Surrey takes in GU25 and TW20. Streets in the area include Edgell Close, Stroude Road and Whitehall Farm Lane, and we can cook for a wedding on any of them. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Virginia Water (1 mile south-west), Thorpe Green (1 mile south-east), Thorpe (1 mile east), Egham (1 mile north) and Englefield Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Guildford (11 miles south), Woking (7 miles south), Camberley (9 miles south-west), Epsom (13 miles south-east), Ewell (14 miles east) and Walton-on-Thames (7 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Peter's Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Spelthorne Museum (2.4 miles north-east). Not far away are St Ann's Lake and St Ann's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The American School In England (1.1 miles east) and The Magna Carta School (1.9 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Rose And Crown Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
How we price wedding paella catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Your choice of paellas
- How long we are needed on site
- Guest numbers
- Waiting and bar staff
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- The address or venue name
- The date and rough timings
- Roughly how many adults and children
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Planning the cooking area
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we offer
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Paella wedding breakfast
Live paella or other catering?
Live paella is less formal than a plated meal, but with the right extras it feels just as special. Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
Why choose Love Paella in Stroude
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
Take a look at Our prices page And Our guide to catering costs.
About the dishes
Canapé tapas
Canapés keep guests happy between the ceremony and the meal.
Desserts
Churros with chocolate, crema catalana or tarta de Santiago.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
You can hire equipment and do it yourself, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
How it works
Serving is fast: we serve straight from the pan, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. For a summer wedding in Stroude, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, which means evening paella is usually served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Send us your wedding date, venue and numbers.
- We plan your menu course by course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- On the day, we cook and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Ask for a quote
To get a price, fill in our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Stroude, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Stroude?
It suits outdoor and rustic venues particularly well, where plated meals are harder.
If you’re planning any of these, we can help:
- Food for evening guests
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
If you are hoping for photos in Riverside Walk, check whether the park needs permission for photography or gatherings.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The venue requirements
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and deposit
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Connect us with your coordinator
- Book early for summer Saturdays
- Share your running order, including speeches
- Check the venue’s rules for outside caterers
If things run late, and we will adjust the cooking so it’s still served fresh.
Table tapas make a sociable starter.
- 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