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Paella party catering in Stocks Green, Kent
Something for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Stocks Green.
- Big birthdays
- Naming days and christenings
- Summer garden parties
Planning an event in Stocks Green?
How our paella party catering works in Stocks Green
It’s easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. Children generally love a simple chicken paella. For engagement and anniversary parties and street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers, we can cook vegetable paella, seafood paella and mixed paella.
Near Stocks Green, parties are often in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning for every diet
Good planning keeps every guest safe and happy. Here’s how:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Have bins ready
Kids are fascinated by the huge pans, at a safe distance.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Is live paella right for your party?
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so the menu you choose affects the price. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Stocks Green hosts choose us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
Read Our pricing Or The cost guide.
DIY paella versus live catering
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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep everyone informed on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It keeps things simple.
A closer look at the menu
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
Common questions in Stocks Green
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St John: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How far is Stocks Green from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you bring plates and cutlery?
We can. Tell us what you need and we’ll include it in the quote.
Where do you cater?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Do you cook at halls and clubs?
Yes, if there is a suitable outdoor or ventilated spot to cook. Ask the venue about live cooking.
How do you work out quantities?
Pans are sized to your numbers and other courses. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
What does paella party catering cost?
We quote for each event, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
Planning a party in Stocks Green
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Stocks Green will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. Stocks Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Hildenborough station is in Stocks Green itself. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St John, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Hildenborough (1 mile north-east), Watt's Cross (1 mile north), Hilden Park (1 mile east), Coldharbour (2 miles north-east) and Underriver (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles east), Sevenoaks (5 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (9 miles north-east) and Foley Park (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Stocks Green includes Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Stocks Green include The Judd School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Flying Dutchman Public House (0.8 miles east)
How it works
Here’s how the day normally runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it’s served hot from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Stocks Green until about 9:20pm, 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 your date, address and numbers.
- You get a menu and 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
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Get a quote
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Stocks Green
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Distance and access to the venue
- The length of service
- How many courses
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Send us the date, your venue or TN11 postcode and guest numbers, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. To get started, use our quote form.
Planning the cooking area
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Stocks Green
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
Nearby places to Stocks Green
More for events in Stocks Green
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- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
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