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Paella party catering in Ash, Kent
Treat your guests to live paella at your party in Ash. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering in Ash
Paella party catering in Ash, cooked live
A paella party means no cooking for you, and no formal dinner either. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. We’re often asked to cater naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties, serving seafood paella, mixed paella and tapas.
Country parties near Ash suit live paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, with each paella cooked in its own pan.
For event organisers in Ash
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we will tell you honestly whether live paella will work.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’re happy to deal with you and the venue directly. It saves passing messages back and forth.
Before you choose a spot
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Send a photo of the garden so we can check
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Seafood paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Churros
What paella party catering costs
Every event is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How long we are needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- Waiting and bar staff
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Which courses you have in mind
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
How it works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s how the grains cook evenly and the toasted base, the socarrat, forms. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer party in Ash stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You pick paellas, tapas and desserts.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us your final numbers and diets
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Share the running order, including any speeches
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, your venue or TN15 postcode and guest numbers, along with any dietary needs, and we’ll reply with a menu suggestion and a quote. Just send us your details through our quote form.
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Party venues around Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Ash will be, and we will plan access and set-up. We cook in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Ash include Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. If guests are coming by rail, Longfield station is about 2.8 miles away. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Here we cover the TN15 and DA3 postcode area. From Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill or a nearby road, we can cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Swan Public House (within half a mile north)
Common questions in Ash
How far is Ash from London?
About 19 miles from central London.
Which station should guests use for Ash?
Longfield station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, on request. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables are available.
How long do you need on site?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Ash.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. Our guide to portions explains more.
How many paellas should we have?
Generally two or three, so every guest has a choice. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
Do you cover Ash?
We do. Ash is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
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Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it is in. And keep children and pets well away from the burner.
Diets, allergies and planning
Few dishes handle mixed diets as well as paella, because each paella is cooked in its own pan. Here are a few tips for planning:
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Plan a covered spot for wet weather
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
When you are ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
Perfect for your party in Ash
It works whatever the occasion, from christenings to retirements.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Ash book us for events such as:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Milestone birthdays
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Leaving dos and retirements
After a christening at a church like Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends.
What to look for in a quote
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
- How late numbers can change
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and deposit
Paella compared with other options
Hog roasts do not suit vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. Larger events normally cost less per head, since the set-up is much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why us?
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- 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