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Paella party catering in Stede Quarter, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events turns food into part of your party in Stede Quarter.
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Family get-togethers
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
Paella party catering near Stede Quarter
Paella party catering in Stede Quarter, made fresh on the day
Paella is relaxed food: served from the pan, shared and enjoyed, without any fuss. Popular choices include tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Stede Quarter, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. All the cooking equipment comes with us, and we clear our cooking area away afterwards.
Dishes our guests love
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Paella is one of the easiest dishes for mixed diets, because every paella has its own pan. A few tips:
- Have bins ready
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
The cooking area stays tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Bread, salad and lemon wedges round off the meal.
FAQs for Stede Quarter
Is Stede Quarter close to London?
Roughly 42 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cater for children?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
If you need them. Proper crockery or good-quality disposables can be added.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Stede Quarter.
Events we cater in Stede Quarter
It’s sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
Thinking of a party in Wattle Wood? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
Before you book anyone
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- What happens if it rains
- Space, access and power needs
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
- Waiting and bar staff
- The length of service
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- The address or venue name
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Diets and allergies you know about
Send us the date, your venue or TN27 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
How the day works
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so we time everything to your schedule. For a late-May party in Stede Quarter, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- We check your date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you are ready, use our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Stede Quarter
More for events in Stede Quarter
Planning a party in Stede Quarter
Stede Quarter is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Stede Quarter will be, and we’ll plan access and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 4 miles north-west. Stede Quarter is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in TN27, we plan around your venue and your guests. If your venue is just outside Stede Quarter, we also cover Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-west), Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-west), Biddenden (1 mile west), Standen (1 mile north-west) and Durrant Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Foley Park (13 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (13 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (12 miles north).
A little further out are Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-west) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.9 miles north-west).
Planning the cooking area
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we offer
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- 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