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Live paella catering in Stick Hill, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Stick Hill.
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Family celebrations and christenings
- Big birthdays
Paella catering in Stick Hill
About our paella catering in Stick Hill
Live paella catering means we bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients to your event and cook in front of your guests. When it’s ready, it is served straight from the pan. Typical bookings include fairs, fêtes and festivals and garden get-togethers, serving mixed paella, paella Valenciana and chicken and chorizo paella.
Somewhere like Stick Hill, a field or garden is frequently the perfect setting. Gates, verges and soft ground are worth mentioning when you enquire. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Why choose paella catering in Stick Hill?
There’s no kitchen needed, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
Live paella suits almost any gathering. In Stick Hill, people book us for events such as:
- Retirement celebrations
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If you are celebrating after a service at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, live paella at a garden or venue nearby works well.
Comparing caterers
- The wet-weather plan
- When final numbers are due
- Allergen information for each dish
- How long the team stays
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Ensure most guests can sit to eat
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Ask about diets and allergies on your invitation or RSVP
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can enjoy your guests.
Sangria and bar staff can be added for your own drinks.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we adjust the cooking so it is served at its best. In Stick Hill, the sun sets at about 9:20pm in late June and about 7:05pm in late September, so summer evening events are generally served in daylight. In December it is dark by about 3:55pm, so winter events need lighting where we cook.
- Send us your date, numbers and venue.
- We plan a menu that covers every diet.
- We arrive early to set up the burners and pans.
- The paella cooks as guests gather round.
- Service is straight from the pan, then we pack down.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegan paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
FAQs for Stick Hill
We’re having a ceremony at Church of the Holy Trinity: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is generally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
What’s the nearest station to Stick Hill for guests?
The closest is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
How much space do you need?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, such as a gazebo, marquee or open-sided barn with good ventilation. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Does paella work for big events?
It’s ideal. Large pans and fast service from the pan make it well suited to crowds.
Do you clear up afterwards?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is generally popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Nearby places to Stick Hill
More for events in Stick Hill
Paella catering around Stick Hill
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Events in Stick Hill are planned around your venue and timings: a quote, a plan and live cooking on the day. Stick Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Stick Hill to London (about 24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Hever station is about 0.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on caterers and cooking early. Stick Hill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Check your venue’s rules on vehicles and cooking.
For paella catering in TN8, we plan around your venue and your guests. Streets in the area include Hartfield Road and Eden Hall, and we can cook for an event on any of them. Close by, we cover events in Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Arms (less than half a mile south)
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Paella compared with other options
For something a little different, live paella brings colour, aroma and a touch of Spain to your event in Stick Hill. Got a budget? Let us know, and we’ll suggest a menu to match. Even a simple menu can be a feast.
What you get with us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
What affects the price in Stick Hill
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Timings and hours
- Parking and unloading
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. The full price is confirmed before you book.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable and vegan paella
The vegetable pan is a dish in its own right: artichokes, beans, peppers and saffron.
Mixed paella
Chicken and seafood together, for guests who want a bit of everything.
- 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