Kent · England
Paella Party Catering in Stowting
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Stowting. Everything is cooked fresh on the day, then served hot from the pan.
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Family reunions
Paella party catering for Stowting events
Paella party catering in Stowting, cooked live
Live paella suits birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and summer parties. The pans become the focal point, and the food is served hot and generous. Typical bookings include retirement celebrations and family get-togethers, serving tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and seafood paella.
Near Stowting, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- Guest numbers
- The paellas you choose
- How long we’re needed on site
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of the space, if you can
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Stowting parties: what to know
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Stowting. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If guests are coming by rail, Westenhanger station is about 3.1 miles away. Parks such as Spong Wood generally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Stowting is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop. The coast is within about 6 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
Wherever your party is in TN25, we can bring paella party catering to you. Local streets include Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane; a party at home on any of them works well with live paella. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Working with your venue
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.
Dietary needs and planning tips
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Give separate numbers for children
- Plan seats for most guests
- Have cover ready for a shower
We arrive before your guests to set up, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Plates, cutlery and waiting staff can be added.
The menu, dish by dish
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is often the showpiece.
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Nearby places to Stowting
What else we do in Stowting
FAQs for Stowting
Is Stowting close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, as long as we can shelter from the wind. Wind is the main issue on the coast, so we plan shelter.
How far in advance should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Check your date with us.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, including Kent. Find your area.
Do you cover Stowting?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stowting and the rest of Kent. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
Do you take everything away?
Our cooking area is packed away and left clean. Ask us about table clearing if you need it.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Who books paella party catering in Stowting?
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from children to grandparents.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Celebrations of life
- Big family gatherings
- Garden get-togethers
Nearby historic houses include Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south) and Acrise Place (4.2 miles east). Grand settings like these frequently have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
What to look for in a quote
- The deadline for final numbers
- The wet-weather plan
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
How it works
We cook over gas burners in wide, shallow pans. We need a level, ventilated spot, which we agree with you beforehand. At midsummer, it is light in Stowting 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.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- We suggest a menu and confirm a quote.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Guests gather round as it cooks, nibbling tapas if you’ve booked them.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Give us a contact for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
We quote for each event separately, so you only pay for what you need. To ask for one, send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Sangria and bar staff available
- Events in Stowting and across Kent
- Real theatre, not just catering
See Our prices page Or 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