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Paella party catering in Stone Cross, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Stone Cross. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
Paella party catering for Stone Cross events
Paella party catering for your party in Stone Cross
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and everyone gets a hot, generous plate. We cook churros, tapas and seafood paella, and we are frequently booked for milestone birthdays and street and neighbourhood parties.
In a small place like Stone Cross, 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. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
Your questions about paella party catering in Stone Cross
Do you come out to small places like Stone Cross?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and parking.
Which station should guests use for Stone Cross?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Let us know about coeliac guests in advance so we take the right care.
What do you need at the venue?
Less than you might think: a flat spot away from anything flammable, with space to serve. If in doubt, send a photo.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Tell us how many are coming.
Can the paella be cooked in a hall?
Only in a suitable, well-ventilated area with the venue’s permission. Courtyards, doorways and terraces frequently work.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
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.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Unlike a barbecue, paella is ready at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And there is no host stuck at the grill. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Catering across Kent, including Stone Cross
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
Take a look at Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
A closer look at the menu
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives while the paella cooks.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate, a sweet finish.
Space, weather and the venue
We’ll be honest if a space will not work, and suggest an alternative. The main points are:
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Menu ideas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
Organising for someone else?
Organising a club, school or community event in Stone Cross? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Tell us what your venue needs and we’ll work to it.
How it works
We work to your timings. If things run behind, we hold the paella at the right stage so it is served at its best. For a late-May party in Stone Cross, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:20pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact for the day
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Give us your final numbers and diets
Ask for a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. You can send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. A few tips:
- Count adults and children separately
- Have enough chairs for most guests
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan where rubbish goes
Children love watching the paella cook, at a safe distance.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Stone Cross parties: what to know
Stone Cross is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. For paella party catering in Stone Cross, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices in and around Stone Cross. We cook in 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Groombridge Place (1.1 miles south-east) and Penshurst Place (3.1 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Ashurst Kent station, about 1 mile west. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Stone Cross, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Ashurst Road and Groombridge Road; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Other places close to Stone Cross for paella party catering include Ashurst (1 mile west), Fordcombe (1 mile north), Groombridge (1 mile south), Walter's Green (1 mile north-west) and Teasley Mead (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.7 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (3 miles west). Not far away are Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (0.9 miles north)
Events we cater in Stone Cross
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
In Stone Cross and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Anniversary celebrations
- Naming days and christenings
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
Comparing caterers
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- How late numbers can change
- What happens if it rains
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What else we do in Stone Cross
- 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