Kent · England
Paella party catering in Broad Street, Kent
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events in Broad Street and nearby, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Celebrations of life
- Garden get-togethers
- Leaving dos and retirements
Live paella party catering in Broad Street
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
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 for dozens of people takes experience. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
How our paella party catering works in Broad Street
You get to be a guest at your own party: no shopping, no cooking, no hours at the stove. The food is our job. On the menu are chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and tapas, and we are often booked for street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers and engagement and anniversary parties.
A country party near Broad Street is perfect for paella: cooked outside, served from the pan. Have a gazebo ready in case of rain. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so one booking can cover the whole menu.
What we need at the venue
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but there are a few things to check:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Send a picture of the garden so we can check
- Parking close enough to carry equipment
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Menu ideas
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Seafood paella
- Vegetable paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Churros
For event organisers in Broad Street
Throwing a party at home? Send us a photo of the garden and tell us about access, and we’ll let you know if live paella is a good fit.
Organising a club, school or community event in Broad Street? Paella is quick to serve to a crowd and suits most diets. Give us the details and we will suggest a plan.
Broad Street: your questions answered
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.
How far is Broad Street from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What space do you need to cook?
A level space for the pans, burners and a serving table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, and the venue’s permission for live cooking.
Can you cook indoors?
Indoors only where ventilation and the venue allow it. Courtyards, doorways and terraces often work.
Is the paella gluten-free?
A gluten-free pan is no problem. Tell us about any coeliac guests when you book so we take the right care.
Do you clear up afterwards?
We take our equipment and leave the cooking area tidy. Table clearing is available with waiting staff.
Do you cater in Broad Street?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Broad Street and the rest of Kent. To check your date, fill in our quote form.
How do you work out quantities?
We size the pans for your numbers and the rest of the menu. Tell us what else is being served. See how much paella per person.
Places near Broad Street
What else we do in Broad Street
Is live paella right for your party?
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. With live paella, you’re a guest too. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why book with us
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Real theatre, not just catering
- Hot food served quickly from the pan
- We cover Broad Street and the whole of Kent
See How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
Perfect for your party in Broad Street
It suits mixed ages and mixed diets, from toddlers to grandparents.
We can help if you’re planning any of the following:
- Big family gatherings
- Leaving dos and retirements
- Birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
If guests are coming by rail, the nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.1 miles south.
What your quote should include
- Space, access and power needs
- Whether crockery, cutlery and napkins are included
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel, parking or access charges
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Keep children and pets away from the burners
- Plan seats for most guests
- Collect dietary needs with your invites
- Put out bins for general waste and recycling
If you’ve booked staff, they’ll help serve and clear so you can relax.
Add bread, salad and lemon.
Broad Street parties: what to know
Broad Street is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. For a party in Broad Street, we cater in back gardens, halls with outdoor space, barns, marquees and offices. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
Historic houses near Broad Street include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-west). If you are hiring a historic venue for a big birthday, check its rules on outside caterers first. Parks such as White Horse Wood normally need permission for cooking, so a garden or hired venue is frequently easier. Broad Street is within about 2 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
For paella party catering in ME17, we plan around your venue and timings. Whether your party is on Broad Street Hill and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. We also cook at parties in Hucking (1 mile north-east), Hollingbourne (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile south), Ashbank (2 miles south) and Bicknor (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (12 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.3 miles south) and KIMS hospital (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find Hook and Hatchet pub (0.9 miles north-east)
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right, with peppers, beans and artichokes.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Step by step
Here’s how the day usually runs: we set up the pans and start the sofrito, your guests watch the rice cook, and it is served hot from the pan when you are ready to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Broad Street until about 9:15pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:00pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- You tell us the date, address, guest numbers and any dietary needs.
- You get a menu suggestion and a clear price.
- We arrive, set up in your garden or venue and start the sofrito.
- The paella cooks while your guests chat, with any tapas served first.
- We serve from the pan and clear our cooking area away when we’re done.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange parking near the cooking spot
- Give us a contact for the day
- Let us know the timings for the day
Get a quote
Still deciding on the menu? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will make suggestions. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- 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