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Paella Party Catering in South Stour
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in South Stour and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Family get-togethers
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
Paella party catering for South Stour events
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
Paella party catering in South Stour, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. We’re frequently asked to cater naming days and christenings and street and neighbourhood parties, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
A country party near South Stour is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Other catering in South Stour
Why choose live paella in South Stour?
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why choose Love Paella in South Stour
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Events in South Stour and across Kent
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
Read Our pricing Or Our guide to catering costs.
For planners, venues and organisers
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Space, weather and the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in South Stour
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Parties in South Stour: gardens, venues and local tips
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in South Stour will be, and we will plan access and set-up before the day. We cater in 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Ashford International station is about 2.8 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles north-west). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of South Stour, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Nearby, we also cater parties in Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). The countryside around South Stour includes Hatch Park.
Diets, allergies and planning
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan seats for most guests
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. What affects it most:
- The paellas you choose
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Whether you need crockery
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you only pay for what you want.
What to tell us
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- What the venue already provides
- The date and time of the event
- The courses you’d like
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in South Stour? Tell us what you have in mind and we will reply with a menu and a clear price. Just fill in our quote form.
Your questions about paella party catering in South Stour
Do you come out to small places like South Stour?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Which station should guests use for South Stour?
Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Accurate numbers help.
Can you cook indoors?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, since the burners are gas. We’ll check whether your venue has a suitable space.
Is my garden big enough?
Typically, yes, if there’s a flat, open spot away from fences and branches. Send a photo and we will check.
How early should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Perfect for your party in South Stour
It is sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
In South Stour and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Family reunions
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a party in Poulton Wood? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Comparing caterers
- Space, access and power needs
- When payment is due
- What happens if it rains
- Staff numbers and hours
The process
Here’s how the day usually runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in South Stour, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It is served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Related guides
- 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