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Paella Party Catering in Boughton Malherbe
From the first sizzle in the pan to the last crispy spoonful, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Boughton Malherbe.
- Birthday parties
- Street and neighbourhood parties
- Summer garden parties
Live paella party catering in Boughton Malherbe
Paella party catering in Boughton Malherbe, made fresh on the day
Mixed groups are easy: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. Whether it’s wakes and celebrations of life and family reunions, we can cook seafood paella, churros and tapas.
Near Boughton Malherbe, parties are frequently in gardens or fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the set-up. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, with each paella cooked in its own pan and clearly labelled.
Who books paella party catering in Boughton Malherbe?
It brings a bit of holiday feeling to a garden party.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. In Boughton Malherbe, people book us for occasions like:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Summer garden parties
- Celebrations of life
- Family reunions
For guests coming by train, Lenham station is about 1.5 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- When final numbers are due
- The wet-weather plan
- How each diet is kept separate
- What the price includes, item by item
Also near Boughton Malherbe
Also in Boughton Malherbe
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Party venues around Boughton Malherbe
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater parties at gardens, halls and venues around Boughton Malherbe and the surrounding area. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Boughton Malherbe to Canterbury (17 miles away).
Historic houses near Boughton Malherbe include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles north-west). If you’re hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. After a christening at a church like Church of St Nicholas, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Boughton Malherbe is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Paella party catering in ME17 is planned around your venue and timings. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Venues often have their own rules about outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Tell us what your venue needs and we will work to it.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Tell us how long you have for food.
How it works
Here’s how the day typically runs: we arrive, set up and start cooking, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you are ready to eat. For a late-May party in Boughton Malherbe, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Confirm the venue is happy with live cooking
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to use our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
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Planning for every diet
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:
- Give separate numbers for children
- Have bins ready
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Let the neighbours know
We’re set up before guests arrive.
Churros and chocolate go down well with all ages.
FAQs for Boughton Malherbe
We’re having a ceremony at Church of St Nicholas: can you cater afterwards?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far is Boughton Malherbe from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Yes, and they’re popular with everyone. They have their own pans, stock and spoons.
Is it really cooked live?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook on the day, then serve straight from the pan.
When should I book?
As early as you can for summer weekends, which fill up first. Ask about your date.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we can plan it carefully.
What about pudding?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Which areas do you serve?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight, including Boughton Malherbe.
Dishes our guests love
Tapas
A few tapas set the scene while they watch the pans.
Churros
Sugary churros with chocolate.
What paella party catering costs
Live paella pricing is straightforward once we know the basics:
- Distance and access to the venue
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The paellas you choose
Access and travel can make a difference to the cost, so it helps to tell us about your venue. The full price is confirmed before booking.
What to tell us
To speed things up, tell us:
- Diets and allergies you know about
- A photo of the space, if you can
- The date and time of the event
- What the venue already provides
Each quote is tailored to your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we’ll confirm whether we are available that day.
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you are a guest too. There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
Why us?
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Add tapas, canapés and Spanish desserts
- 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