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Paella Catering in Stansted
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event in Stansted and the surrounding area.
- Big birthdays
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella catering in Stansted
Paella catering in Stansted, cooked live
Keep it simple, or go all out: paella on its own, or with canapés, table tapas, desserts and sangria. We’ll suggest what suits your event. On the menu are seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and vegan paella, and we are often booked for family celebrations and christenings and fairs, fêtes and festivals.
In a small place like Stansted, events are normally in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and cooking close to where we can park helps. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
What paella catering costs
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How many staff you need
- Travel, parking and access
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Expected numbers
- Your date and when you want to eat
- The address or venue name
- Diets and allergies you know about
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, use our quote form.
Events we cater in Stansted
Outdoor events and live paella go together: it is cooked in the open, served hot and eaten together.
These are some of the occasions we cater:
- Anniversary celebrations
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Christenings and family gatherings
- Office lunches and staff parties
Historic houses near Stansted include Lullingstone Castle (4.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
The menu, dish by dish
Paella Valenciana
The original paella from Valencia is a countryside dish of chicken and vegetables, rather than seafood. It is a favourite with guests who do not eat fish.
Seafood paella
Seafood paella starts with a good fish and shellfish stock. Shellfish goes in towards the end so it stays tender.
Stansted: venues, travel and local tips
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We bring paella catering to gardens, halls and venues around Stansted. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Stansted to London (20 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2.9 miles away. Thinking of a picnic-style party in Trosley Country Park? Public parks usually need permission from the council or landowner for cooking, so check first. Stansted is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and country venues and gardens there suit live paella perfectly. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about vehicles and cooking, so check with yours.
Paella catering in TN15 is planned around your venue. Your event could be at a home on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ash (2 miles north), West Kingsdown (2 miles north-west), West Yoke (2 miles north), Knatts Valley (2 miles west) and Fawkham Green (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
Places near Stansted
Other catering in Stansted
What happens on the day
Your timings come first. If speeches run late or the photos take longer, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. Evenings in Stansted stay light until about 9:20pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it is dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- You share your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan the menu with you, including every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- We serve hot from the pan and clear our cooking area.
Before we arrive
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Name one person we can ask on the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and you’ll get a menu idea and a price. To get started, fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Stansted
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
What we need at the venue
The right spot keeps things safe and helps the paella cook evenly. We look for:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegan paella
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To make it work smoothly:
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Tell us what else is being served
- Choose two or three paellas so every guest has a choice
Paella is at its best straight from the pan, so we plan service for when guests are ready to eat.
Tapas or canapés make a good start while the paella cooks.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cold buffets are easy but forgettable, and food can sit out for a while. Paella is cooked live and served hot. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Catering across Kent, including Stansted
Take a look at Our prices page Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Stansted
What’s the nearest station to Stansted for guests?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Stansted close to London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stansted.
Is the paella gluten-free?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
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. Our guide to portions explains more.
Is paella a full meal?
Paella is a meal in itself. Tapas and desserts can be added if you like.
What about pudding?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one when you ask for a quote.
What happens with live paella?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
- 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