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Paella party catering in Breach, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Breach and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Celebrations of life
Paella party catering near Breach
What’s in the pans
Tapas
Patatas bravas, tortilla, croquetas and olives to start.
Chicken & chorizo paella
It’s one of the most popular pans at parties, though it isn’t traditional in Valencia.
About our paella party catering in Breach
Tapas first, churros after and sangria throughout, and the party menu is complete. We cook tapas, chicken and chorizo paella and mixed paella, and we’re regularly asked to cater wakes and memorial gatherings and big family gatherings.
In a small place like Breach, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and parking, and we will plan the set-up. We serve straight from the pan, so it is hot and generous, and a queue moves quickly.
Breach questions
Is Breach close to London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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 follow the site rules.
Do you cook it at the event?
It is. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, serving it hot from the pan.
Can you serve tapas as well?
Yes, it’s the classic pairing. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Is halal food available?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and we’ll cook a separate pan.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
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.
Does it make plenty of smoke?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
The process
The paella is cooked in giant, shallow pans over gas burners. We need a level, ventilated spot, and we agree where that is before the day. For a late-May party in Breach, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. If the party runs past dark, we’ll need light where we cook and serve.
- 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 arrive, set up our cooking area and start cooking.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve it hot from the pan, then pack down.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Share the running order, including any speeches
- Let us know who to talk to on the day
Ask for a quote
Thinking about paella party catering for your party in Breach? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Paella compared with other options
A buffet takes hours to prepare and leaves food sitting out. Paella is cooked fresh and served hot. The cost per head usually falls as numbers rise, because the cooking set-up is similar for different sizes of event. Tell us your numbers for an accurate price.
Why us?
- Events in Breach and across Kent
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Starters and desserts to complete the menu
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it’s harder than it looks. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
More for events in Breach
Catering for every guest
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Help us by following these steps:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Plan where rubbish goes
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
We keep the cooking area tidy and safe, with a clear space around the burners.
Tapas to start keep hunger at bay.
For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, generally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can plan ahead.
Who books paella party catering in Breach?
It’s sociable food, ideal when people want to mingle.
These are some of the occasions we cater in Breach and Kent:
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Birthday parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
If guests are coming by rail, Snowdown station is about 3.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and deposit
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How each diet is kept separate
- The wet-weather plan
Hosting a paella party in Breach
Breach is about 5 miles north of Hawkinge, in Kent. From the centre of Breach to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: live cooking, separate pans for every diet and a clear price. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Thinking of a party in Jumping Downs? Cooking in a public park usually needs permission from the council or landowner, so check first. Historic houses near Breach include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Breach is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
This part of Kent takes in CT4, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Lodge Lees (1 mile east), Denton (1 mile east), Wootton (2 miles south-east), Shelvin (2 miles east) and Selsted (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles north-west) and Deal (11 miles east).
Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Palm Tree Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A safe distance from anything that could catch
Not sure about your space? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we offer
- Mixed paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Tapas
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- 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