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Paella party catering in Barnes Cray, Kent
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Barnes Cray: paella cooked from scratch in giant pans, right in front of your guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Naming days and christenings
Planning an event in Barnes Cray?
Paella party catering for your party in Barnes Cray
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the whole menu is sorted. We’re often asked to cater summer garden parties and family reunions, serving mixed paella, tapas and chicken and chorizo paella.
Around Barnes Cray, a garden and a gazebo is all you need. A paella pan fits right in. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
Events we cater in Barnes Cray
Any occasion works, from christenings to retirements.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Barnes Cray and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Neighbourhood celebrations
If guests are coming by rail, Slade Green station is about 0.7 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- Allergen information for each dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When final numbers are due
Your questions about paella party catering in Barnes Cray
Is Barnes Cray close to London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Christ Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Live cooking typically happens at the reception venue, not the church. Send us the reception address.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
What if the weather’s bad?
We need a covered spot, like a gazebo or open-sided marquee. We plan for rain with you in advance.
Do you cater for children?
Paella is popular with children, particularly a simple chicken pan. Let us know numbers and ages.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. We’ll recommend a mix based on diets.
What does paella party catering cost?
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. Tell us your date and numbers and we’ll reply with a price.
What do you need at the venue?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, outdoors or in a marquee or well-ventilated area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Hosting a paella party in Barnes Cray
Barnes Cray is about 2 miles north-west of Dartford, in Kent. We bring paella party catering to homes, gardens and venues in Barnes Cray and nearby villages. Barnes Cray is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Barnes Cray to London (13 miles away).
After a christening at a church like Christ Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Barnes Cray can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook.
For paella party catering in DA1 and DA8, we plan around your venue and your guests. That could mean a party in a garden on Stour Road, Wilmot Road and Maiden Lane or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cater parties in Slade Green (1 mile north), North End (1 mile north), Crayford (1 mile south-west), Barnehurst (1 mile west) and Bexley Riverside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (4 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
A little further out are Broadway Shopping Centre (2.2 miles west) and West Hill Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Barnes Cray includes Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Barnes Cray include Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.7 miles south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.3 miles north-west)
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we ask about the space before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Confirmation that open cooking is allowed
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Level ground for the pans and burners
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Menu ideas
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
How the day works
Watching it cook is half the fun. Onion, garlic, peppers and tomato go in first, then the stock and saffron, then the rice, which cooks without stirring. Sunset in Barnes Cray is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Send us the date, the address, numbers and diets.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- On the day we arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
How to prepare
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Give us a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted individually, so you only pay for what you need. For a quote, send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose live paella in Barnes Cray?
Cooking yourself saves money but costs you the party. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why us?
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
- We cover Barnes Cray and the whole of Kent
See Our prices page And The cost guide.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep everyone informed on the day.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Barnes Cray? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Catering for every guest
Most events have a mix of diets. To cater well for them:
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
- Make sure most people can sit to eat
- Warn the neighbours
- Plan where rubbish goes
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Sangria sets the mood.
DIY paella versus live catering
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but there’s shopping, prep and hours of cooking. A caterer handles all of that.
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.
How we price paella party catering
There are no hidden charges: the price is based on:
- Distance and access to the venue
- How many courses
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- Guest numbers
If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we will put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Getting an accurate quote
You don’t need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- The venue or postcode
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
- 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