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Paella party catering in Stocker's Head, Kent
Planning paella party catering in Stocker's Head? We bring the pans, burners and fresh ingredients and cook while your guests watch.
- Christenings and naming days
- Birthday parties
- Big family gatherings
Live paella party catering in Stocker's Head
What we need at the venue
If a space is not suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
How our paella party catering works in Stocker's Head
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Send us a picture if you are unsure. Typical bookings include street and neighbourhood parties and wakes and celebrations of life, serving churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Stocker's Head, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served as soon as it is ready.
Stocker's Head questions
Is Stocker's Head close to London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council. Ask them first, and we’ll send any information they need.
Where do you cater?
We cater across London and the South East, Kent included. See all areas.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes, and meat eaters frequently go back for seconds. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
When do you arrive?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Can you cater a party at a village hall?
Yes, if there’s a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How much paella per person?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Do you come to Stocker's Head?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, and Stocker's Head is within our area. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Stocker's Head parties: what to know
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Across the TN27 area, we can bring the pans to you. Stocker's Head is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Charing station is about 1.3 miles away. Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.2 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Stocker's Head is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. We also cook at parties in Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
About the dishes
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Try these:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
Towns and villages near Stocker's Head
More for events in Stocker's Head
Step by step
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it’s still served fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Stocker's Head until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Before we arrive
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
Ask for a quote
Every quote is put together for your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
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Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
What affects the price in Stocker's Head
Each event is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Parking and unloading
- Waiting and bar staff
- How long we are needed on site
- The paellas you choose
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The courses you’d like
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Whether the venue has crockery or staff
- Any dietary needs and allergies
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Stocker's Head? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We will provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
Why choose live paella in Stocker's Head?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. Ask us for a quote.
Why choose Love Paella in Stocker's Head
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- We cover Stocker's Head and the whole of Kent
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at Our prices page And The cost guide.
- 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