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Paella Party Catering in Benenden
Paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Benenden: paella made from scratch in big, shallow pans, right in front of your guests, with tapas, desserts and drinks if you want them.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
- Christenings and naming days
Paella party catering near Benenden
Paella compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the courses, along with staff, extras and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Paella cooked from scratch on site
- Events in Benenden and across Kent
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Fast service from the pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Paella party catering for your party in Benenden
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work. We are often asked to cater street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and big family gatherings, with churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
Country parties near Benenden suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Everything is cooked from scratch at your party, never made in advance and reheated, and served the moment it is ready.
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Add a diet question to the invitation
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
At food time, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
What paella party catering costs
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- How many guests are eating
- The paellas you choose
- The length of service
Compared with a plated meal, live paella is frequently good value, because it needs no kitchen and fewer staff. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- What the venue already provides
- Diets and allergies you know about
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
How the day works
Serving is fast: the paella goes straight from the pan to the plate, so even a long queue moves. Afterwards we clear our cooking area away. For a late-May party in Benenden, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- On the day, we set up and get cooking.
- Your guests watch the paella cook, with tapas first if you’ve chosen them.
- It is served from the pan, and we clear our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
How to get a price
Not sure what you need yet? That’s fine: give us the basics about your party, and we’ll make suggestions. To start, use our quote form.
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Benenden parties: what to know
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Tell us where your party in Benenden will be, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up before the day. We cook in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Benenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Great Dixter (5 miles south). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Benenden, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Whether your party is on The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road or a nearby road, we can cook there. Main roads around Benenden include the B2086, which makes travel to your party easy. We also cook at parties in Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Local pubs include King William IV Public House (under half a mile south)
Towns and villages near Benenden
What else we do in Benenden
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We look for:
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Level ground for the pans and burners
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
- Tapas
For planners, venues and organisers
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Hiring a pan and burner is one option, but you will still need to source ingredients, prep and cook for hours. A caterer handles all of that.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we will do the cooking.
Your questions about paella party catering in Benenden
Can you cook at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do you come out to small places like Benenden?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
Yes, if you need them. Tell us what your venue provides and we will include the rest in the quote.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
How soon do we need to book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there’s cooking steam and smell but little smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, serving it hot from the pan.
Dishes our guests love
Chicken & chorizo paella
A smoky favourite with children and adults, and a good choice for guests who do not eat seafood.
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
- 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