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Live paella catering in Stalisfield Green, Kent
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stalisfield Green and the surrounding area.
- Naming days and family parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Summer garden parties
Paella catering in Stalisfield Green
Before you choose a spot
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We need:
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
About our paella catering in Stalisfield Green
Paella has always been food for a crowd: cooked in the open in a big, shallow pan and shared straight from it. That’s exactly what we bring to your event in Stalisfield Green. Whether it is family celebrations and christenings and community events and fairs, we can cook mixed paella, vegan paella and chicken and chorizo paella for your guests.
Somewhere like Stalisfield Green, a field or garden is often the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Everything is cooked from scratch at your event, not reheated, and served as soon as it’s ready.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Seafood paella
The secret is a well-made seafood stock. The shellfish is added late so it stays tender.
Events we cater in Stalisfield Green
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Stalisfield Green:
- Summer garden parties
- Fairs, fêtes and festivals
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Charing station, about 2.5 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Space, access and power needs
- Allergen information for each dish
- Travel and parking costs
- Payment terms and deposit
What affects the price in Stalisfield Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- The paellas you choose
- Waiting and bar staff
- Timings and hours
- Whether you need crockery
There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- The date and rough timings
- Expected numbers
- The venue or postcode
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. To send them, use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Throwing a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Vans serve one order at a time. A paella pan serves many portions quickly, so everyone can eat at the same time. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Stalisfield Green
- Catering across Kent, including Stalisfield Green
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- A clear, itemised quote
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Also near Stalisfield Green
Other catering in Stalisfield Green
Stalisfield Green: venues, travel and local tips
Stalisfield Green is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Across the ME13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cook in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Stalisfield Green to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If you’re celebrating after a service at a church like Church of St Mary, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (2.7 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Stalisfield Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor event. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Hillside Road and Stalisfield Road. Close by, we cover events in Stalisfield (1 mile east), The Valley (1 mile north), Stocker's Head (2 miles south), Charing Hill (2 miles south) and Eastling (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (within half a mile south-west)
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
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.
Stalisfield Green questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Stalisfield Green from London?
About 43 miles from central London.
Is live paella good for a large crowd?
Yes, that’s what it is made for. We plan the number of pans and serving points around your numbers.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we will quote for the rest.
Where do you cater?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stalisfield Green.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes. Every paella is cooked from scratch on site, in front of your guests.
Can we choose the seafood?
Tell us your preferences and we’ll suggest seafood options to suit your menu and budget. Premium options are available.
How much is live paella catering?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
The process
When the rice goes in, it is left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. The smell generally draws people over. In Stalisfield Green, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so summer evening events are usually served in daylight. For winter events, when it is dark by about 3:50pm, we need lighting at the cooking spot.
- First, tell us about your event.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a clear quote.
- We agree timings, access and the cooking spot.
- On the day, we set up and cook in front of your guests.
- It’s served straight from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Give us a contact for the day
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We will send a clear, itemised quote.
Planning help
- 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