Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Stanford
Planning paella party catering in Stanford? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook in front of your guests.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Baby celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Stanford
Why live cooking beats a buffet
If you want special but not formal, live paella fits perfectly. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why us?
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Catering across Kent, including Stanford
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And What paella catering costs.
About our paella party catering in Stanford
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. On the menu are tapas, churros and vegetable paella, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement celebrations and anniversaries and engagement parties.
A country party near Stanford is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Plan a gazebo in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Step by step
Your timings come first. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. A summer party in Stanford stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stanford? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Tell us about the event and we will suggest a menu.
Events in public spaces, like parks, typically need permission. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Space, weather and the venue
If a space is not suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Common questions in Stanford
Is Stanford too small for live paella?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
We’re having a ceremony at All Saints Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. A simple chicken paella is typically popular with children. Tell us how many are coming.
Is paella OK for kids?
Yes. A simple chicken paella goes down well with children. Tell us how many children are coming.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Normally, if there is outdoor space to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. A photo helps.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes, on request. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Prices and what affects them
There is nothing hidden: the price is based on:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- A photo of the space, if you can
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Planning paella party catering in Stanford? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Stanford
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Naming days and christenings
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Thinking of a party in Sandling Park? Cooking in a public park normally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- Staff numbers and hours
- What the price includes, item by item
- Who provides the crockery
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Have bins ready
- Let the neighbours know
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
We arrive before your guests to set up.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Party venues around Stanford
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Stanford will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up. Stanford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles north-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station is in Stanford itself. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stanford, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 3 miles, so seafood paella frequently features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. That could mean a party in a garden on Stone Street and Kennett Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Open spaces near Stanford include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Other catering in Stanford
- 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