Kent · England
Paella Party Catering for Brogdale events
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 Brogdale.
- Neighbourhood celebrations
- Retirement and leaving parties
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Brogdale
How our paella party catering works in Brogdale
Most gardens can host a paella party, if there is a level spot away from fences and trees. Not sure? Send a picture. We’re frequently asked to cater wakes and celebrations of life and anniversary celebrations, serving churros, vegetable paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Brogdale, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included, each in a separate pan and clearly labelled.
What affects the price in Brogdale
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote. What affects it most:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- Chicken, vegetable or premium seafood
- Timings and hours
Premium seafood costs more than chicken or vegetables, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We will suggest options to suit your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To speed things up, tell us:
- What the venue already provides
- The courses you’d like
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and when you want to eat
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will confirm whether we are available that day.
Your questions about paella party catering in Brogdale
Is Brogdale too small for live paella?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
How far is Brogdale from London?
About 44 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Crockery, cutlery and napkins, or good-quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Which areas do you serve?
We cater across London and the South East, including Kent. See all areas.
What does paella party catering cost?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we will send a quote.
How long do you need on site?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. The rice itself takes about 20 minutes, timed around your event.
Can you serve drinks?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
What if the weather’s bad?
Rain does not stop us, as long as there’s a ventilated cover. We will talk it through before the day.
What happens on the day
Once the rice is in, we do not stir it. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. For a late-May party in Brogdale, sunset is around 8:45pm; at midsummer it is about 9:15pm. After dark, the cooking area needs good lighting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know the timings for the day
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your party, and we’ll suggest paellas and extras to suit.
Planning help
What we need at the venue
Live paella is cooked over gas burners in large pans, so we need a suitable spot. Here’s what we look for:
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- A quick photo of the spot helps us plan
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Brogdale
- Mixed paella
- Churros
- Vegetable paella
- Paella Valenciana
- Seafood paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
About the dishes
Vegetable paella
Vegetable paella in its own right.
Churros
Churros are a treat for all ages.
Also in Brogdale
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Compared with a barbecue, paella is served all at once, so everyone eats together. And there is no host stuck at the grill. 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.
Why us?
- Drinks service on request
- Food that becomes part of the entertainment
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
- Fast service from the pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
Planning a party in Brogdale
Brogdale is about 1 mile south-west of Preston, in Kent. Parties in Brogdale are planned around your venue and timings: a clear quote, agreed timings and paella cooked live on the day. Brogdale is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Historic houses near Brogdale include Belmont House and Gardens (2.2 miles south-west). Grand settings like these often have strict catering rules, so for most parties a garden or hired hall is simpler. Christenings and naming days frequently start at a local church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards.
We cover parties in every part of the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. For parties just outside Brogdale, we cover Whitehill (1 mile east), Ospringe (1 mile north), Preston (1 mile north-east), Faversham (1 mile north-east) and Davington (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (12 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (3 miles west).
- Nearby schools include The Abbey School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alma pub (0.6 miles south-west)
Perfect for your party in Brogdale
One big dish beats lots of fiddly ones, and there’s little waste.
In Brogdale and nearby, we cater all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Anniversaries and engagement parties
- Garden get-togethers
- Birthday parties
- Street parties and neighbourhood get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Faversham station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
Questions to ask before booking
- When final numbers are due
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Payment terms and deposit
Diets, allergies and planning
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. Our advice:
- Plan seats for most guests
- Warn the neighbours
- Keep a clear zone around the cooking area
- Count adults and children separately
When service is finished, we pack down quietly, so the party carries on.
Tapas to start keep guests happy.
Should I cook it myself?
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, keep the stock hot, and leave the rice alone once it’s in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
You can cook paella for a crowd yourself, but it takes practice. A big pan needs a burner that heats it evenly, and getting the rice right at scale is tricky. Read how to cook paella for a crowd.
- 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