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Paella party catering in Borden, Kent
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Borden. We cook from scratch on site, and serve it straight from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
- Retirement and leaving parties
Paella party catering in Borden
Paella party catering in Borden, made fresh on the day
Most gardens can host a paella party, as long as there is a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a photo. Whether it is baby celebrations and retirement and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of tapas, seafood paella and mixed paella and more.
Country parties near Borden suit live paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
FAQs for Borden
Is Borden close to London?
About 36 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Borden too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Popular dates book up first, so contact us early.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. The smell is generally the best advert for the party.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
Do you cater in Borden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Borden and the rest of Kent. To check your date, use our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans.
Places near Borden
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Dietary needs and planning tips
We cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests. To get it right:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Ensure children stay back from the pans
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
- Have cover ready for a shower
At food time, we serve straight from the pan.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
DIY paella versus live catering
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Some hosts like to cook themselves. The usual problems are a pan too big for the burner, too much rice and stirring once the rice is in. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
Why choose live paella in Borden?
A takeaway order is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. If you have a budget in mind, tell us, and we’ll put together a menu that fits. A simple menu can still feel generous.
Why book with us
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Fast service from the pan
- Live cooking, not reheated food
- Real theatre, not just catering
Where we can cook in Borden
Most outdoor spaces and many venues work for live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Tapas
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, an office manager or an event organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Parties in Borden: gardens, venues and local tips
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cook at parties in gardens, halls and venues around Borden and nearby villages. We cater in 922 places across Kent. We cook right across the region, from Borden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Borden can be an alternative, as long as there is outdoor space to cook. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. Borden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
We cover parties in every part of the ME9 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Mountview and Homestead View, and we can cook for a party on any of them. If your venue is just outside Borden, we also cover Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
Tapas keep guests going while they watch the pans.
Seafood paella
The seafood pan is frequently the showpiece, and is best served with lemon.
How we price paella party catering
These are the factors that matter most:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many guests are eating
- How long we’re needed on site
Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Details that help
The more we know about your party, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- What the venue already provides
- Where the event is
Planning paella party catering in Borden? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, send us your details through our quote form.
How it works
We arrive in good time before you want to eat, set up the cooking area and get the stock going. Guests usually gather round to watch while it cooks. A summer party in Borden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a garden party a long evening. In late September it’s dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- Send us your date, address and numbers.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We set up before guests arrive.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Arrange a covered spot for wet weather
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
Get a quote
We need only a few details to quote: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
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