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Paella party catering in Acton, 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 for events in Acton.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big family gatherings
- Neighbourhood celebrations
Paella party catering near Acton
How our paella party catering works in Acton
We cater parties at homes, village halls with outdoor space, clubs and hired venues in and around Acton. On the menu are vegetable paella, chicken and chorizo paella and churros, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthday parties and anniversaries and engagement parties.
Country parties near Acton suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We serve straight from the pan, so every plate is hot, and service is quick once it’s ready.
For planners, venues and organisers
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a paella party in Acton
Acton is about 10 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. For paella party catering in Acton, we can cook in gardens, marquees, barns, courtyards and offices. We cater in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Appledore (Kent) station is about 4.4 miles away. After a christening at a church like Parish Church of St John the Baptist, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. The coast is within about 5 miles, so seafood paella often features, with shelter from the breeze planned in.
This part of Kent takes in TN30. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include The Stocks (1 mile south), Stone Corner (1 mile north-east), Wittersham (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles north-east) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles north-east), Tenterden (4 miles north), Kennington (12 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles east), Staplehurst (12 miles north-west) and Stanhope (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Ypres Tower (4.9 miles south). The countryside around Acton includes Flatropers Wood.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ewe And Lamb Inn (0.6 miles south-west)
Questions from Acton
Do you come out to small places like Acton?
No, we cook in small places too. Let us know about access and parking.
What’s the nearest station to Acton for guests?
The closest is Appledore (Kent) station, roughly 4.4 miles away.
Can you cook in the rain?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We’ll agree a wet-weather plan with you.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables are available.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We will agree arrival, cooking and serving times with you so the paella is ready when you want it.
Do you do desserts?
We can add a dessert. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Will there be enough food?
We plan quantities from your guest numbers, timings and other courses, with a little extra built in. Give us accurate numbers for the best result.
Live paella or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so nobody waits for the next batch. And nobody is stuck at the grill. Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Acton and across Kent
- Sangria and bar staff available
Read Our pricing And Our guide to catering costs.
Towns and villages near Acton
Other catering in Acton
Events we cater in Acton
It’s generous and sociable, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Garden get-togethers
- Family get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement and leaving parties
Historic houses near Acton include Smallhythe Place (1.5 miles north-west) and Lamb House (4.9 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit and payment dates
- When final numbers are due
- How long the team stays
- What the price includes, item by item
Step by step
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Acton, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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, then clear our area.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Leave space around the cooking area
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: the venue, the timings, the courses you’d like and any extras. When you’re ready, send us your details through our quote form.
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DIY paella versus live catering
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, have hot stock ready, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Catering for every guest
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Make sure children stay back from the pans
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Prices and what affects them
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Timings and hours
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Got a budget? Let us know, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
What we need to know
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The date and rough timings
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many guests, plus any dietary needs, and we will reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Seafood paella
Prawns, mussels and squid in a rich stock.
- 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