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Paella Party Catering for Great Stonar events
Looking for paella party catering in Great Stonar? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering in Great Stonar
About our paella party catering in Great Stonar
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include big birthdays and celebrations of life, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
A country party near Great Stonar is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
The process
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. At midsummer, it’s light in Great Stonar until about 9:15pm, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- It starts with your date, address, numbers and any diets.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll suggest a menu. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Party venues around Great Stonar
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. For paella party catering in Great Stonar, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as St Mary's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella frequently features.
Here we cover the CT13 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sir Roger Manwood's School (1.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms (0.7 miles south)
Live paella or other catering?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will suggest a menu to match. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Take a look at Our pricing Or What paella catering costs.
Questions from Great Stonar
Could we have live paella in Prince's Beachlands?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Is Great Stonar too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
Can you cook indoors?
Mostly outside or under an open cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
What space do you need to cook?
Less than you might think: a level spot clear of fences, hedges and branches, with room for a serving table. Send us a photo if you’re not sure.
Do you cater for young children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
When should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is paella OK for kids?
Of course. Children usually love a plain chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Add a diet question to the invitation
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
Events we cater in Great Stonar
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
- Anniversary celebrations
Parks such as Prince's Beachlands usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- How long the team stays
- Payment terms and deposit
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- Travel, parking and access
- Timings and hours
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many staff you need
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
- A picture of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Expected numbers
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
Towns and villages near Great Stonar
What else we do in Great Stonar
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It saves passing messages back and forth.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
- 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