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Paella party catering in Bowmans, Kent
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events makes the food a highlight of your party in Bowmans.
- Big birthdays
- Baby celebrations
- Leaving dos and retirements
Paella party catering near Bowmans
Paella party catering for your party in Bowmans
Homes, gardens, clubs and hired venues all work in and around Bowmans. Whether it’s baby celebrations and birthday parties, we can cook seafood paella, chicken and chorizo paella and tapas and more.
For a party in Bowmans, your garden is often the best venue. Tell us about access and parking, and we will do the rest. We bring everything we need to cook, and pack down our cooking area when service is finished.
What happens on the day
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your party. Any tapas or canapés are served first as the rice is cooking. For a late-May party in Bowmans, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:20pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- Tell us when and where, and how many.
- We suggest paellas and extras and send a quote.
- We arrive before your guests and set up.
- Guests watch the paella cook.
- We serve, then clear our area.
Getting ready for the day
- Send us final numbers and dietary needs in good time
- Have a level space ready for the pans
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
Get a quote
Most quotes start with a few simple details: date, location, guest numbers and diets. To send them, send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What paella party catering costs
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Guest numbers
- Your choice of paellas
- Parking and unloading
- Starters, canapés and desserts
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Details that help
To speed things up, tell us:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Whether you want canapés, tapas or desserts
- Where the event is
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Every quote is put together for your event. Tell us your date and guest numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
DIY paella versus live catering
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather be with your guests, we’ll do the cooking.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Party venues around Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Bowmans, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. Bowmans is one of 922 places in Kent where we cook. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Historic houses near Bowmans include Hall Place and Gardens (1.1 miles north-west) and Red House (2.5 miles north-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bowmans, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Paella party catering in DA1, DA2 and DA5 is planned around your venue. Streets in the area include Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road, and we can cook for a party on any of them. Main roads around Bowmans include the A2018, which makes travel to your party easy. If your venue is just outside Bowmans, we also cover Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Bowmans include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Other local spots include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Space, weather and the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you, and suggest an alternative. What matters most:
- A picture of the garden helps us check the space
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Menu ideas
- Tapas
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Churros
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a festival organiser, we’ll work directly with you and the venue. It keeps things simple.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Bowmans? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Bowmans: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Bowmans for guests?
Crayford station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre.
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you do gluten-free paella?
We can cook a gluten-free paella in its own pan. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Will the neighbours notice?
Paella is cooked over gas, so there is cooking steam and smell but little smoke. The smell is usually the best advert for the party.
Do you do desserts?
We do. Churros, crema catalana and tarta de Santiago are popular choices, or you can serve your own cake.
How soon do we need to book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it is the classic pairing. Tapas go out first, then the paella.
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Have cover ready for a shower
- Give separate numbers for children
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give the neighbours a heads-up
When you’re ready to eat, we serve straight from the pan, while you enjoy your guests.
Sangria sets the mood.
Paella compared with other options
A hog roast is great for meat lovers, but harder for vegetarians and vegans. Paella covers everyone with separate pans. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, since the set-up is much the same either way. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
What you get with us
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- We cover Bowmans and the whole of Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
The menu, dish by dish
Churros
Fried, sugared and dipped in chocolate.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It is one of the most popular pans at parties, though it is not traditional in Valencia.
Nearby places to Bowmans
Also in Bowmans
- 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