Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Bredgar events
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Bredgar and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Christenings and naming days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Live paella party catering in Bredgar
Before you choose a spot
We cook in large pans over gas burners, so we need a suitable spot. These are the things we check:
- Somewhere close to park and unload
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we offer
- Churros
- Seafood paella
- Mixed paella
- Vegetable paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Chicken & chorizo paella
Paella party catering in Bredgar, made fresh on the day
It is easy to cater for a mix of guests: a meat or mixed paella, a seafood pan and a vegetable or vegan pan side by side. A plain chicken paella keeps children happy. For christenings and naming days and garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken and chorizo paella, seafood paella and vegetable paella.
A country party near Bredgar is perfect for paella: cooked in the open and served hot. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. Timings are planned around your event, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Bredgar parties: what to know
Bredgar is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Give us the address of your party in Bredgar, and we’ll plan the journey and set-up. We cater in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cook right across the region, from Bredgar to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
If your garden is too small, local venues and clubs near Bredgar can be an alternative, as long as there’s outdoor space to cook. Parks such as Cromers Wood typically need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is often easier. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bredgar, so a garden party here comes with a lovely backdrop.
Wherever your party is in ME9, we can bring paella party catering to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater a party on streets such as The Street, Medlar Close and Primrose Lane. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Silver Street (1 mile west), Oad Street (1 mile north-west), South Green (2 miles west), Danaway (2 miles north-west) and Chestnut Street (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Whitstable (15 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (3 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Bredgar includes Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Westlands School (2.2 miles north)
Planners, venues and businesses
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We can send whatever the landowner or council needs from us.
Events we cater in Bredgar
It is sociable food, perfect for celebrations where people want to mingle.
Here are some of the events we cook for in Bredgar and Kent:
- Retirement celebrations
- Birthday parties
- Christenings and naming days
- Garden get-togethers
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- The deposit and payment dates
- How late numbers can change
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Ordering in is easy but forgettable. Live paella is something guests remember. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why Bredgar hosts choose us
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
Read How we price Or The cost guide.
Nearby places to Bredgar
Other catering in Bredgar
How the day works
A typical event goes like this: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, the rice cooks in front of your guests, and we serve straight from the pan when you’re ready to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Bredgar until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. In late September it is dark by about 7:00pm; add lights for the evening.
- We check your date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- In goes the rice, and guests gather.
- It’s served hot, and we clear away afterwards.
How to prepare
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Ensure we can park close by to unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Ask for a quote
To get a price, use our quote form. Tell us about your party in Bredgar, and we will put together a menu and price.
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Your questions about paella party catering in Bredgar
Is Bredgar close to London?
About 37 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about vehicles, ground and cooking, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will it be noisy or smoky?
Gas cooking means steam and a good smell, not much smoke. Neighbours may well want an invitation.
When do you arrive?
That depends on your menu and numbers. We agree the timings in advance so the paella is ready when you want it.
How far ahead should we book?
The sooner the better. Peak dates go quickly, so contact us early.
Do you cook inside?
Generally we cook outdoors or under a ventilated cover, because we use gas burners. Some venues have suitable spaces; we will check with you and the venue.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, on request. Proper crockery or quality disposables are available.
Can you cater for children?
Yes. Children often love a simple chicken paella. Include children in your numbers.
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetarians get a real main course.
Tapas
Bravas, tortilla, croquetas and more to start.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To make it work smoothly:
- Ensure most people can sit to eat
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Tell us how many children are coming
- Add a diet question to the invitation
We are set up before guests arrive, so the cooking is under way as people arrive.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
DIY catering keeps costs down, but the host spends the party cooking. With live paella catering, you get the theatre without the work.
Plenty of people try cooking paella for their own party. 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 enjoy the party, let us cook.
- 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