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Paella Party Catering in Stick Hill
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Stick Hill. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
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Paella party catering in Stick Hill, cooked live
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We are frequently asked to cater neighbourhood celebrations and garden get-togethers, serving chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and churros.
Near Stick Hill, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the set-up. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated.
Live paella or other catering?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Larger events typically cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why Stick Hill hosts choose us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- A clear, itemised quote
- Fast service from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
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Why choose paella party catering in Stick Hill?
It works whatever the occasion, from a first birthday to a ruby wedding.
In Stick Hill and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Wakes and celebrations of life
- Milestone birthdays
Historic houses near Stick Hill include Hever Castle (1.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What your quote should include
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether travel is included
- When final numbers are due
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Step by step
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Your guests are welcome to watch as the paella takes shape. A summer party in Stick Hill stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:05pm; add lights for the evening.
- 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.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Getting a price
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, use our quote form.
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FAQs for Stick Hill
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Stick Hill for guests?
The closest is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in a separate pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. For other drinks, we can provide bar staff to serve what you buy.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan for them.
How far in advance should we book?
Early is best, but ask even if it is soon. We’ll check availability straight away.
Is my garden big enough?
Most gardens are fine. We need a level spot, clearance from anything flammable and reasonable access. Send us a picture.
What happens if it rains?
A covered, ventilated spot keeps us cooking in the rain. We will make a plan B with you.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
Hosting a party at home? Send us a picture of the garden and tell us about access, and we will let you know if live paella is a good fit.
For larger events, we plan the number of pans and serving points around your timings, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Stick Hill parties: what to know
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Whether your party is in the middle of Stick Hill or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. Stick Hill is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hever station, about 0.8 miles north. Stick Hill is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in TN8, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Hartfield Road and Eden Hall, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Stick Hill, we also cover Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Queen's Arms (under half a mile south)
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
All ages love churros.
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
What affects the price in Stick Hill
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The number of people
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- The length of service
- Distance and access to the venue
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your party in Stick Hill, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning for every diet
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Let the neighbours know
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with space kept clear around the burners.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
- 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