Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Staplehurst events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Staplehurst and the surrounding area.
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthdays
Paella party catering for Staplehurst events
Paella party catering for your party in Staplehurst
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: meat, seafood and vegetable or vegan pans side by side. Children usually love a simple chicken paella. We’re often asked to cater big birthdays and retirement and leaving parties, with vegetable paella, seafood paella and tapas.
Around Staplehurst, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
Hosting a paella party in Staplehurst
Staplehurst is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to gardens, halls and venues around Staplehurst and the surrounding area. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Staplehurst to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
For guests coming by train, Staplehurst has its own station, Staplehurst station. Staplehurst is within about 5 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN12, we plan around your venue. From Station Road, High Street and North Down or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hawkenbury (1 mile north-east), Marden Thorn (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north), Wanshurst Green (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (1 mile south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles south).
- Nearby, you will find The Railway Tavern (less than half a mile north)
Events we cater in Staplehurst
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Staplehurst book us for occasions like:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Big family gatherings
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
Christenings and naming days often start at a local church such as All Saints Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
Before you book anyone
- When final numbers are due
- Payment terms and deposit
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Where we can cook in Staplehurst
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Step by step
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. When service is finished, we pack down. A summer party in Staplehurst stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we are done.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Planning for every diet
Most events have a mix of diets. To plan for them:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We’re set up before guests arrive.
We can bring plates, cutlery and staff.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
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’ll do the cooking.
What’s in the pans
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Towns and villages near Staplehurst
Also in Staplehurst
Why choose live paella in Staplehurst?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there’s no host stuck at the grill. The cost per head typically falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
Take a look at How we price And The cost guide.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Hosting a party at home? Send a photo of the space and tell us about parking, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
Staplehurst: your questions answered
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
We are having a ceremony at All Saints Church: 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. Send us the reception address.
How much does paella party catering cost in Staplehurst?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Do you provide drinks?
We can make sangria, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
We can. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana, or you can serve your own cake.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. A picture helps.
- 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