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Paella Party Catering for Boxley events
Bring the theatre of live paella to your party in Boxley. We cook from scratch on site, then served hot from the pan.
- Baby celebrations
- Celebrations of life
- Retirement and leaving parties
Live paella party catering in Boxley
Paella party catering in Boxley, cooked live
A paella party works in most gardens, as long as there’s a flat spot clear of fences and branches. Not sure? Send a picture. Whether it’s naming days and christenings and engagement and anniversary parties, we can cook mixed paella, seafood paella and tapas and more.
In a small place like Boxley, a party in the garden or a nearby field is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We plan the timings around your day, whether that is speeches, a lunch break or a festival schedule.
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, because of:
- Whether you need crockery
- How many guests are eating
- Travel, parking and access
- How long we are needed on site
Live paella pricing depends on the event. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of where we’d cook
- Anything your venue supplies
- Which courses you have in mind
- Expected numbers
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll come back with a clear quote and a suggested menu.
Towns and villages near Boxley
More for events in Boxley
Planning for every diet
We take diets and allergies seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Give separate numbers for children
- Ask guests about diets when you invite them
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
A jug of sangria sets the tone.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken & chorizo paella
Chicken and chorizo is a crowd-pleaser.
Seafood paella
A seafood pan with prawns and mussels, for the fish lovers.
Planning a party in Boxley
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. From the centre of Boxley to the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cater in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
After a christening at a church like St Mary's and All Saints Church, a paella lunch is an easy way to feed family and friends. Thinking of a party in The Larches? Cooking in a public park generally needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Boxley is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Wherever your party is in ME14, we can bring paella party catering to you. From The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. If your venue is just outside Boxley, we also cover Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). We also cook in nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boxley includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (within half a mile south)
Planning the cooking area
Before the day, we will agree where we cook. It needs to meet a few simple requirements:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Menu ideas
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Churros
- Paella Valenciana
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. Common mistakes are mismatched pans and burners, overfilling and stirring. If you’d rather enjoy the party, let us cook.
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and keeps vegetarian and allergy-safe pans separate.
Working with your venue
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Organising a club, school or community event in Boxley? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we’ll suggest a plan.
Boxley questions
Do you cater in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Boxley close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
When should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so it pays to ask early.
How long does the paella take?
We get there in good time to set up. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you set up in a small garden?
Many gardens work. We need level ground, clearance and access. Send us a picture.
How much does paella party catering cost in Boxley?
Every event is quoted individually, based on what you actually want. Give us your date, numbers and menu ideas and we’ll reply with a price.
Can you supply plates?
If you need them. Crockery or disposables can be added.
Can you do a kids’ option?
Most children enjoy paella, particularly a simple chicken pan. Tell us how many and their ages.
How it works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. For a late-May party in Boxley, sunset is around 8:50pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- The burners go on and the sofrito starts.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the spot is clear of anything flammable
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
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Live paella or other catering?
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. Larger events typically cost less per head, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
Why us?
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Sangria, plus bar staff for your own drinks
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
Read Our prices page And What paella catering costs.
- 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