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Wedding paella catering in Stocks Green, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food for events in Stocks Green.
- Food for evening guests
- Barn and farm weddings
- Destination-style celebrations at home
Wedding paella catering in Stocks Green
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A buffet can leave food sitting out. Paella is served hot from the pan. There is no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A simple paella lunch costs less than a wedding with canapés, three paellas and waiting staff. Your quote spells it all out.
What you get with us
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- Drinks service on request
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Wedding paella catering for your wedding in Stocks Green
Sharing from big pans suits relaxed weddings, especially with long tables and outdoor venues. It feels generous and celebratory. Popular choices include a paella wedding breakfast, Spanish desserts and evening paella, and we are frequently booked for wedding receptions after a small ceremony and weddings with mixed diets.
There is something special about a country wedding near Stocks Green, and an open-air paella adds to it. Plan for access and a wet-weather cover. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
FAQs for Stocks Green
How far is Stocks Green from London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London.
Which station should guests use for Stocks Green?
Stocks Green has its own station: Hildenborough station.
Do you provide drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Is halal food available?
We can. Let us know your halal numbers, and it is cooked separately.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we’ll plan for them.
Do you do vegan paella?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. Each is cooked separately, with its own stock and utensils.
What about supplier meals?
Just add them to your numbers. Let us know when they need feeding.
Which areas do you serve?
London and South East England: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
How it works
Service is quick: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. In Stocks Green, midsummer sunset is about 9:20pm, and by late September it is nearer 7:05pm, which means evening paella is generally served in daylight in June and July. Later in the year, plan lighting: in December it’s dark by about 3:55pm.
- Tell us your date, venue and numbers.
- Together we plan each course.
- Timings are agreed with your venue.
- We cook live on the day and serve each course.
- We pack down, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN11 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Stocks Green
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Waiting and bar staff
- How many guests are eating
- How long we are needed on site
Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Which courses you have in mind
- What the venue already provides
- The date and rough timings
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Stocks Green
Stocks Green is about 2 miles north-west of Tonbridge, in Kent. Anywhere in TN11, we will come to your venue or garden. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Planning photos in Haysden Country Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first. Barden Lake nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos.
This part of Kent takes in TN11. If your venue is just outside Stocks Green, we also cover 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). Further out, we also cater in 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).
A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include The Judd School (2.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Flying Dutchman Public House (0.8 miles east)
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
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.
Space, weather and the venue
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Table tapas
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Dessert
Why choose wedding paella catering in Stocks Green?
It gives guests something to do between the ceremony and the meal: gather round the cooking.
Whatever the occasion, live paella can be the centrepiece. We frequently cook for:
- Big weddings with every diet
- Receptions after an intimate ceremony
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Evening food for extra guests
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (3.2 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (3.7 miles north-east). Historic houses and estates often have their own rules on caterers and cooking, so check early if that’s your venue.
Before booking anyone
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- The wet-weather plan
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Nearby places to Stocks Green
Other catering in Stocks Green
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Dishes our guests love
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Table tapas
Sharing tapas breaks the ice.
- 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