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Paella Party Catering in Burlings
We cook paella catering for birthday parties, garden parties and private events across Burlings and Kent, catering for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests.
- Christenings and naming days
- Family reunions
- Garden parties and summer barbecues
Live paella party catering in Burlings
Paella party catering for your party in Burlings
A paella party takes the cooking off your hands without turning the day into a formal dinner. We set up in a corner of the garden or venue and cook while your guests chat. Typical bookings include neighbourhood celebrations and milestone birthdays, serving chicken and chorizo paella, mixed paella and seafood paella.
In a small place like Burlings, a party in the garden or a nearby field is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We cook every pan in full view of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
FAQs for Burlings
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Katharine's Church?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Live cooking generally happens at the reception venue, not the church. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you cook at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
Should we have more than one paella?
Two or three is usual: meat or mixed, seafood, and vegetable or vegan. We’ll help you decide the split.
Can you supply plates?
Yes, if you need them. Let us know what you have, and we’ll quote for the rest.
Is my garden big enough?
Frequently, yes, if there is a level spot clear of fences and trees. Send a picture and we’ll check.
How much is live paella catering?
We quote for each event, based on what you actually want. Tell us your date and numbers for a clear quote.
Do you come to Burlings?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Burlings and across Kent. Send us your date to check availability.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
DIY catering saves money but costs you time. Book us and you are free to enjoy it. Extras such as tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are priced separately, so you can choose exactly what you need.
Why us?
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- A clear, itemised quote
- Separate pans for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests
- Live cooking, not reheated food
What we need at the venue
If a space isn’t suitable, we will tell you. What matters most:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- Access for unloading near the cooking spot
- Clearance from fences, hedges, branches and anything flammable
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Menu ideas
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Mixed paella
- Tapas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegetable paella
Planning for every diet
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Try these:
- Arrange a gazebo in case of rain
- Warn the neighbours
- Count adults and children separately
- Plan where rubbish goes
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
Seafood paella
Seafood paella usually gets the photos, and is best served with lemon.
Vegetable paella
A vegetable pan means vegetarians eat well, and meat eaters often try it too.
Planning a party in Burlings
Burlings is about 5 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. From the centre of Burlings to the outskirts, paella party catering works the same way: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. Burlings is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cook. Our events stretch from Burlings to London (about 15 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Down House (2.2 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3 miles south). Grand settings like these frequently 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 St Katharine's Church, with a paella lunch at home or in a hall afterwards. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Burlings, so many gardens around here have a great outlook.
Here we cover the TN14 postcode area, and we can cater your party anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater parties include Horns Green (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile north-west), Berry's Green (1 mile west), Single Street (1 mile north-west) and Luxted (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (5 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north). Not far away are Downe Bank and Betsom's Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Blacksmith's Arms (1 mile north-west)
Nearby places to Burlings
What else we do in Burlings
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
For a small group, cooking yourself can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we cook for in Burlings
One big dish is simpler than lots of small ones, and there is little waste.
Here are some of the events we cook for around Burlings:
- Celebrations of life
- Anniversary celebrations
- Retirement celebrations
- Summer garden parties
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Knockholt station, about 3 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- Staff numbers and hours
- Who provides the crockery
- Travel and parking costs
- A clear list of what’s included
Step by step
Once the rice is in, we don’t stir it. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell usually draws people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Burlings until about 9:20pm, so a garden party can run well into the evening. By late September sunset is around 7:05pm, so plan festoon lights for later parties.
- First, we check the date and the space.
- You choose your paellas and any extras.
- We set up the burners and start the sofrito.
- The rice goes in and your guests gather round.
- We serve hot and tidy our area afterwards.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need yet? No problem: give us the basics about your party, and we will suggest a menu. To start, fill in our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Wedding planners and venue coordinators are welcome to contact us directly, and we will keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: where cooking is allowed, access times and the paperwork they need. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
- 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