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Paella party catering in Allington, 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 Allington.
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Family get-togethers
- Wakes and celebrations of life
Live paella party catering in Allington
Planning for every diet
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood, with an alcohol-free version for drivers and children.
Paella party catering in Allington, cooked live
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include big birthdays and christenings and naming days, serving churros, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
For a party in Allington, your garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we can get to the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
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Allington: your questions answered
We’re having a ceremony at St. Nicholas' Church: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Allington close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Does it make a lot of smoke?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
What does paella party catering cost?
The price depends on numbers, menu, courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Should we have more than one paella?
Normally two or three, so every guest has a choice. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes. Children frequently love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
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.
How much paella per person?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Let us know about any other food. Our guide to portions explains more.
Planning a party in Allington
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. For paella party catering in Allington, we plan around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cook right across the region, from Allington to Canterbury (25 miles away).
Historic houses near Allington include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like St. Nicholas' Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Allington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
We cook at parties all over ME16, ME20 and ME14. Whether your party is on Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater parties in Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Allington includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Allington include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Local pubs include Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Who books paella party catering in Allington?
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
In Allington and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthdays
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Baby celebrations
- Family reunions
Parks such as Whatman Park usually need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier.
What your quote should include
- The venue requirements
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- Exactly what’s included in the price
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and don’t stir once the rice goes in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you’ll still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. We take care of all of it.
Why choose live paella in Allington?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why Allington hosts choose us
- Cooking your guests will gather round to watch
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- We cover Allington and the whole of Kent
- Drinks service on request
Read How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
The process
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so large groups are fed quickly. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. Sunset in Allington is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- You get a menu and a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat.
- We serve from the pan and pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Give us a contact for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
Getting a price
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: tell us about the occasion and the guests, and we’ll make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
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What’s in the pans
Churros
All ages love churros.
Vegetable paella
A proper vegetable paella, not an afterthought.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- The paellas you choose
- Distance and access to the venue
- How long we are needed on site
- How many staff you need
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is often good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We will send you a quote.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything your venue supplies
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The address or venue name
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Where we can cook in Allington
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Flat, firm ground for the cooking area
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- 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