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Paella Party Catering for Stansted events
Cooked live, served hot and made to share: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events for events in Stansted and across Kent.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
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About our paella party catering in Stansted
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 chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella, and we’re frequently booked for engagement and anniversary parties and milestone birthdays.
In a small place like Stansted, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. The paella is served straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and service is quick once it’s ready.
What happens on the day
It’s a relaxed, well-organised set-up. Arrival and serving times are agreed beforehand, set up the pans and burners, and get on with cooking and serving. Sunset in Stansted is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Have a level space ready for the pans
Get a quote
Planning paella party catering in Stansted? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, use our quote form.
Planning help
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Your questions about paella party catering in Stansted
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station should guests use for Stansted?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 2.9 miles south of the centre.
Can you serve drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Often, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send us a picture of the space.
Do you cover Stansted?
Yes, we do. Stansted is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Who clears up?
We pack down our cooking area after service. Clearing guests’ plates and tables can be added with waiting staff.
Can you cater for children?
Of course. A simple chicken paella is normally popular with children. Include children in your numbers.
How long does the paella take?
It depends on the menu and numbers. We’ll agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you.
Prices and what affects them
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How long we are needed on site
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Your choice of paellas
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, as there is no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What to tell us
You don’t need everything decided to ask for a quote, but these help:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Any dietary needs and allergies
It’s easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and any dietary needs. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Tell us how many children are coming
Booked staff help serve and clear so you can relax.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
Paella compared with other options
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stansted
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- We cover Stansted and the whole of Kent
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Live cooking, not reheated food
See Our pricing And The cost guide.
Why choose paella party catering in Stansted?
It is the easiest way to feed a party without being stuck in the kitchen, and guests love it.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Anniversary celebrations
For guests coming by train, Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 2.9 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit and payment dates
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How long the team stays
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
Stansted parties: what to know
Stansted is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater parties at 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 (about 20 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Church of St Mary, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Parks such as Trosley Country Park normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stansted, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in TN15, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a party in a garden on Parsons Lane, Plaxdale Green Road and Hatham Green Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to Stansted for paella party catering 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). We also cook in nearby towns such as 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).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (5.5 miles south-west) and Ightham Court (2.8 miles south).
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Stansted? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
- 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