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Paella Party Catering in Stockbury
Love Paella cooks paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Stockbury and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Naming days and christenings
- Anniversary celebrations
Planning an event in Stockbury?
How our paella party catering works in Stockbury
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues. For retirement and leaving parties and wakes and celebrations of life, we’ll put together a menu of churros, tapas and seafood paella.
A country party near Stockbury is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
How we price paella party catering
Here’s what makes the biggest difference to the price:
- Whether you need crockery
- Timings and hours
- Waiting and bar staff
- The number of people
The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- The courses you’d like
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Stockbury? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
About the dishes
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Stockbury parties: what to know
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. For a party in Stockbury, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Newington station is about 2.2 miles away. After a christening at a church like St Mary Magdalene Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Stockbury, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in ME9. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court or the roads around them. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
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 cook and serve without fuss. Sunset in Stockbury is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- First, we check the 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
Getting a price
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
Planning help
Is live paella right for your party?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why book with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- No hidden extras in your quote
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
Read Our pricing And The cost guide.
Nearby places to Stockbury
What else we do in Stockbury
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
If you’re booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Stockbury: your questions answered
Can you cook in Stockbury Hill Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will send any information they need.
Do you come out to small places like Stockbury?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
How many paellas should we have?
Most events have two or three: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood paella and a vegetable or vegan one. We’ll help you decide the split.
How much space do you need?
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 clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Stockbury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stockbury is within our area and the rest of Kent. For a quote, fill in our quote form.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Can you do sangria?
We can make sangria, and provide bar staff to serve drinks you supply.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Where we can cook in Stockbury
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but a few things matter:
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
- A level, firm spot for the burners and pans
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Churros
Why choose paella party catering in Stockbury?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Big or small, live paella works well. Typical bookings include:
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
Thinking of a party in Stockbury Hill Wood? Cooking in a public park typically needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first.
What your quote should include
- How each diet is kept separate
- Whether VAT is included
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- The wet-weather plan
- 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