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Paella party catering in The Stocks, Kent
Paella for every guest: separate pans for meat, seafood and vegetarian or vegan guests. Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in The Stocks.
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Live paella party catering in The Stocks
How our paella party catering works in The Stocks
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, prep or cooking. We take care of the food. Popular choices include vegetable paella, seafood paella and churros, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthdays and neighbourhood celebrations.
In a small place like The Stocks, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tapas, canapés, desserts, sangria and staff can all be added, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
Questions from The Stocks
Is The Stocks close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
We’re having a ceremony at Parish Church of St John the Baptist: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking usually happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
We can, if you tell us in advance. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we cook a gluten-free paella separately.
How many paellas should we have?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cater for young children?
Children are welcome. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan for them.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Do you cook it at the event?
Yes, always. We cook from scratch in large pans at your venue, in front of your guests.
Can you cook in my back garden?
Most gardens are fine. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in The Stocks, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it’s about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and you will get a menu idea and a price. To get started, use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
If a space isn’t suitable, we’ll tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we will say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. With live paella, you’re a guest too. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
Party venues around The Stocks
The Stocks is about 11 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of The Stocks to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from The Stocks to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Historic houses near The Stocks include Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.4 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Rye station is about 4.2 miles away. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features.
Here we cover the TN30 postcode area, so your party can be anywhere in it. Your party could be at a home on Stocks Road, Budd's Lane and Wittersham Road or the roads around them. We also cook at parties in Acton (1 mile north), Wittersham (1 mile west), Stone Corner (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (2 miles east) and Reading Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (13 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (13 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (2 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.4 miles south). The countryside around The Stocks includes Flatropers Wood.
- Local pubs include The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.5 miles west)
Planning for every diet
With a little notice, every diet is easy. We suggest:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
After service, we pack down, so the party carries on.
Tapas and nibbles while the paella cooks keep guests happy.
Should I cook it myself?
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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.
Events we cater in The Stocks
It works for all ages and diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
Live paella works for big and small events alike. Typical bookings include:
- Family reunions
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Staff numbers and hours
How we price paella party catering
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- How long we are needed on site
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Parking and unloading
- The number of people
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so tell us about the venue when you ask for a quote. Everything is confirmed in writing.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Try to include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Your date and when you want to eat
- A picture of where we’d cook
The quickest way to a quote is to fill in our quote form. Tell us about your party in The Stocks, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Organising for someone else?
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we’ll explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
Nearby places to The Stocks
What else we do in The Stocks
- 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